Memory - cognitive interview Flashcards
1
Q
what is the cognitive interview
A
- method of interviewing eyewitnesses to help them retrieve more accurate memories
2
Q
what are the 4 aspects of the cognitive interview
A
- report everything
- reinstate the context
- reverse the order
- change perspective
3
Q
what is report everything
A
- include every detail of the event
- may trigger more important memories
4
Q
what is reinstate the context
A
- return to the crime scene in your mind and imagine the environement
5
Q
what is reverse the order
A
- event recalled in a different order
- disrupts the effect of schemas
- prevents dishonesty
6
Q
what is change perspective
A
- recall events from other perspectives
- disrupts schemas
7
Q
what are the strengths of the cognitive interview
A
Kohnken et al (1999)
- met analysis
- combined data from 55 studies comparing cognitive interview and police interview
- cognitive interview gave 41% increase in accurate information
- police interview had more inaccurate recalled information
8
Q
what are the limitations of the cognitive interview
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Milne and Bull (2002)
- each aspect worked better on its own rather than as a whole
- some aspects are more useful than others
- doubts credibility
- very time consuming
- requires special training
