2.6.1.1 Report Everything

Cards (35)

  • Why can small or unrelated pieces of information be important in witness testimony?
    They can trigger other parts of the memory
  • Why is recalling the robber's shirt color important?
    It can help identify the suspect later
  • What might happen if a witness remembers a particular scent at a crime scene?
    It could trigger a memory of the perpetrator's appearance
  • What is one benefit of Report Everything regarding witness testimony?
    It increases accuracy of witness testimony
  • What does "Report Everything" ask witnesses to do?
    Recall every detail they can remember
  • What does Report Everything reduce in eyewitness interviews?
    Inhibition of recalling perceived unimportant details
  • What detail might a witness recall in a traffic accident?
    Weather conditions at the time
  • How do cues help in memory retrieval according to the 'Report Everything' technique?
    Cues unlock significant memories otherwise missed
  • How can remembering exact phrases used in a fight be crucial?
    They can provide important context for police
  • What might witnesses include when using Report Everything?
    Irrelevant or inaccurate information
  • What detail might a witness recall from a fight?
    The location of the fight
  • Why are specific sounds important in eyewitness testimony?
    They can provide context for the event
  • How can weather conditions aid in eyewitness testimony?
    They can help reconstruct the event accurately
  • What are the limitations of using Report Everything in eyewitness interviews?
    • Requires skilled interviewing techniques
    • Witnesses may include irrelevant information
    • Time-consuming in urgent investigations
  • Why is "Report Everything" important in the Cognitive Interview?
    It helps uncover forgotten details for testimony
  • How does Report Everything contribute to understanding an event?
    It helps build a more complete understanding
  • How might a witness use "Report Everything" during an interview?
    By sharing all details, even unclear ones
  • What does the 'Report Everything' technique improve?
    Memory retrieval
  • By what percentage does Report Everything boost the accuracy of testimony?
    25-30%
  • What role do small details play in memory retrieval?
    They act as cues for recalling memories
  • What is the outcome of asking witnesses to "Report Everything"?
    Leads to a more complete testimony
  • What is the main purpose of Report Everything in eyewitness interviews?
    To encourage recalling minor details
  • What is the overall benefit of applying "Report Everything" in eyewitness testimony?
    It leads to a more accurate testimony
  • How does Report Everything enhance eyewitness testimony?
    It boosts accuracy compared to standard methods
  • Why are seemingly minor details significant in eyewitness testimony?
    They can unlock more significant memories
  • Why can Report Everything be a barrier in urgent investigations?
    It is time-consuming
  • How does encouraging witnesses to share every detail improve memory recall?
    It helps recover and recall the entire event
  • How do memories function according to the 'Report Everything' technique?
    Memories are like a network of details
  • What is a limitation of Report Everything regarding interviewing techniques?
    It may require skilled interviewing techniques
  • What is the significance of the "Report Everything" method in witness testimony?
    • Encourages sharing all details
    • Helps recover and recall memories
    • Prevents forgetting key details
    • Triggers related memories
  • What specific sounds might a witness recall during an event?
    Sounds at the time of a traffic accident
  • How does recalling minor details help in eyewitness interviews?
    It can trigger memories of larger events
  • What are the benefits of using Report Everything in eyewitness interviews?
    • Increases accuracy of witness testimony
    • Reduces inhibition of recalling details
    • Builds a more complete understanding of the event
  • What is the rationale behind asking witnesses to "Report Everything"?
    Memories are stored as interconnected details
  • What is necessary for the effective use of Report Everything in interviews?
    It needs to be used strategically