What is Elicitation? In simple terms, elicitation is the art of secretly collecting information by having a conversation where you don't ask direct questions. Instead of interrogating someone, you use carefully crafted statements and observations to prompt the other person to volunteer the information you want. The goal is to bypass the person's natural defenses. Why It's So Powerful: The "Security Alarm" Analogy Our brains are wired to raise alarms when we're asked direct, prying questions. It