2.6.1.3 Reverse the Order

• How does the reverse the order technique help witnesses?

  It refreshes memory and uncovers forgotten details
• What is the reverse the order technique in the cognitive interview?

  A technique where events are recalled backwards
• If a witness uses the reverse the order technique, what would they start with?

  Events just before the incident ended
• What is the process of the reverse the order technique in a cognitive interview?

  • Witness recalls events from end to beginning
  • Starts with events just before the incident ended
  • Continues back to the beginning of the incident
  • Helps refresh memory and uncover forgotten details
• Why does the reverse the order technique improve recall accuracy?

  It prompts witnesses to think differently about events
• What does contextual reinstatement do in memory recall?

  It recreates the original context
• What is the purpose of using reverse the order in cognitive interviews?

  To aid memory recall of witnesses
• How can starting from the end of an event help witnesses?

  It may jog their memory of details
• Why might starting with the thieves' departure be useful in a store robbery interview?

  It can help capture more details about actions
• What is a way that reversing the order in cognitive interviews reduces bias?

  It prevents assumptions from influencing memory
• What are the specific scenarios to implement reverse the order in cognitive interviews?

  • Witnesses have difficulty recalling details
  • High stress or confusion is present
  • Chronological order of events is unclear
• What is the cognitive interview technique that involves recalling the surrounding environment and feelings?

  Context reinstatement
• What is one reason why breaking routine enhances memory recall?

  It refreshes your memory
• What is one benefit of reversing the order in cognitive interviews?

  Enhances recall accuracy
• What is a benefit of the report everything technique?

  Gathers extensive information, uncovers hidden details
• What is a limitation of the change perspectives technique?

  May introduce biased or speculative information
• How does recalling events in reverse order help memory recall?

  It helps remember details more accurately
• Why does recalling backward help refresh memory in cognitive interviews?

  It uncovers overlooked details
• What is a benefit of the reverse the order technique?

  Helps remember forgotten details, reduces bias
• What does the change perspectives technique involve?

  Recounting events from another person's viewpoint
• How can starting from the end in a cognitive interview lead to contextual mismatch?

  The order may not align with the actual sequence
• How does recalling events in reverse order reduce bias?

  It prevents reliance on assumptions
• What is a limitation of context reinstatement?

  May overemphasize certain details
• How do cognitive interview techniques enhance eyewitness testimony?

  • Improve memory recall
  • Reduce bias
  • Use multiple techniques together
• What is a limitation of reversing the order in cognitive interviews?

  Difficult to follow for some witnesses
• What are the benefits of recounting events backward in cognitive interviews?

  • Helps jog memory
  • Clarifies the timeline of events
  • Establishes a clearer sequence of actions
• In what situation is it beneficial to recount events from the impact of a car crash?

  When witnesses struggle to remember details
• What is a benefit of the change perspectives technique?

  Offers new insights, enhances memory completeness
• What does the report everything technique involve?

  Recounting every detail, even if seemingly irrelevant
• How does reversing the order in cognitive interviews help witnesses?

  It allows for more vivid and accurate recall
• Why might witnesses have difficulty recalling event details?

  Due to stress or confusion during the event
• What is a limitation of the report everything technique?

  Can lead to irrelevant and time-consuming accounts
• What is a benefit of context reinstatement in cognitive interviews?

  Improves memory accuracy, refreshes emotional state
• What situations warrant the use of reverse the order in cognitive interviews?

  High stress, confusion, or unclear chronology
• What is a limitation of the reverse the order technique?

  Can be difficult to follow, might miss critical initial details
• What might happen if witnesses find it challenging to recall events in reverse?

  They may provide incomplete details
• What does the reverse the order technique involve?

  Recalling events backward from end to beginning