Cognitive interview

• Who developed the cognitive interview technique?

  Fisher and Geiselman
• How can eyewitness testimony (EWT) be improved?

  Using better techniques during interviews
• What is the basis of the cognitive interview?

  Derived from research in cognitive psychology
• What are the steps of the cognitive interview?

  1. Report everything
  2. Reinstate the context
  3. Reverse the order
  4. Change perspective
• What is the purpose of Step 1 in the cognitive interview?

  Encourage reporting every detail
• Why is it important to report every detail in Step 1?

  It can trigger other memories
• What does Step 2 of the cognitive interview involve?

  Returning to the crime scene in their mind
• What is the goal of Step 3 in the cognitive interview?

  To prevent reporting of dishonest information
• How does Step 4 of the cognitive interview help witnesses?

  It disrupts the influence of schemas
• What are the enhanced cognitive interview tactics?

  • Maintain eye contact
  • Reduce anxiety
  • Minimize distractions
  • Encourage slow speech
  • Use open-ended questions