Psychology of Intelligence Analysis

by Richards J. Heuer Jr.

Paperback, 1999

Status

Available

Call number

153.4

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Publication

United States Government Printing (1999), Edition: First Edition, Paperback, 210 pages

Description

This volume pulls together and republishes, with some editing, updating, and additions, articles written during 1978-86 for internal use within the CIA Directorate of Intelligence. The information is relatively timeless and still relevant to the never-ending quest for better analysis. The articles are based on reviewing cognitive psychology literature concerning how people process information to make judgments on incomplete and ambiguous information. Richard Heur has selected the experiments and findings that seem most relevant to intelligence analysis and most in need of communication to intelligence analysts. He then translates the technical reports into language that intelligence analysts can understand and interpreted the relevance of these findings to the problems intelligence analysts face.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member LynnB

This book looks at how analysts assess information (intelligence). It talks about biases and how to minimize their impact. It was most useful to me as a manager when it suggested ways to foster a learning culture and creativity among analysts. In spite of the somewhat daunting title, this book is

easy to read, free of jargon and takes a practical approach that would be useful in any work where information is gathered mostly through interpersonal relationships.

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LibraryThing member scottcholstad

Excellent text. I think it's foundationally solid, but because things constantly remain fluid, I wish this were updated on a more consistent basis. Otherwise the book ceases to be relevant or little more than a history text. Still, definitely recommended for those studying intel analysis. Required

reading and remaining respect for the author and this resource.

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