The Cognitive Interview

Question 1

What is the purpose of report everything

Answer 1

To hopefully trigger the recall of additional details that are relevant to the crime by revealing cues that were present at the time of encoding the memory

Question 2

How much did Kohnken find the CI improved from the SI

Answer 2

41%

Question 2

What is the purpose of reverse the order

Answer 2

reduce the effects of schematic expectations on the order of events

Question 2

What is the purpose of reinstate the context

Answer 2

To hopefully trigger the recall of additional details that are relevant to the crime by revealing cues that were present at the time of encoding the memory and blocking

Question 3

What is the purpose of change perspective

Answer 3

reduce the effects of schematic expectations on the reality of events

Question 4

How much did Kohnken find the ECI improved accurate and inaccurate details

Answer 4

81%
61%

Question 5

Which parts of the CI contribute more than the others

Answer 5

Report everything
Reinstate the context

Question 5

What’s an issue with the CI

Answer 5

Time consuming
- Training
- Interview can take hours