Cognitive interview: AO3

Cards (4)

Strength: Support for effectiveness of CI
What? Evidence it works
Who? Kohnken et al. (meta-analysis of 55 studies) - gives 41% more accurate information than standard interviews
Why? Shows it's an effective technique
Counterpoint: Support for effectiveness of CI
What? Increase in inaccurate infotmation
Who? Kohnken et al. - Particularly an issue in ECI; sacrifices quality for quantity
Why? Police should treat evidence from CIs/ECIs carefully
Limitation: Some elements more useful than others 
What? Not all elements equally useful
Who? Milne and Bull - combination of "report everything" and "reinstate the context" produced better recall than any other element
Why? Doubts credibility of CI
Limitation: CI is time-consuming
What? Takes more time and training than standard police interview
Who? Kebbell and Wagstaff - special training taking hours
Why? Unrealistic method for police officers to use