Definitions
- Referring to a formal or official questioning by authorities, such as police or military personnel. - Describing a systematic and intense questioning aimed at obtaining information or confessions. - Talking about a process of questioning that may involve coercion, intimidation, or manipulation.
- Referring to a general process of asking questions to obtain information or clarification. - Describing a more informal and conversational style of questioning, such as in an interview or survey. - Talking about a process of questioning that may involve curiosity, doubt, or skepticism.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve asking questions to obtain information.
- 2Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 3Both can be used to gather evidence or facts.
- 4Both can be used to challenge or test someone's knowledge or credibility.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Interrogation is often aimed at obtaining specific information or confessions, while questioning can be more general or exploratory.
- 2Style: Interrogation is often formal, intense, and systematic, while questioning can be more casual, conversational, and open-ended.
- 3Authority: Interrogation is often conducted by those in positions of power or authority, while questioning can be done by anyone.
- 4Connotation: Interrogation can have negative connotations of coercion, intimidation, or violation of rights, while questioning is generally neutral or positive.
- 5Outcome: Interrogation often has a specific outcome or goal in mind, such as obtaining a confession or information, while questioning may not have a specific outcome or goal.
Remember this!
Interrogation and questioning both involve asking questions to obtain information, but they differ in their purpose, style, authority, connotation, and outcome. Interrogation is a formal and intense process often conducted by those in positions of power or authority, aimed at obtaining specific information or confessions. Questioning, on the other hand, is a more general and exploratory process that can be done by anyone, with a more casual and conversational style.
