Cognitive Interview

Answer 1

Technique developed by Geiselman and Fisher with 4 stages that improve eyewitness testimony

Question 2

What is Stage 1; mental reinstatement?

Answer 2

When the witness describes their thoughts, feelings and experiences during the event
This causes external/internal cues to trigger memory

Question 3

What is Stage 2; change of perspective?

Answer 3

When events are recalled from someone elses perspective to reduce the negative effect of their OWN schemas

Question 4

What is Stage 3; Change of narrative order?

Answer 4

• When witness is asked to recall events in a different order
• We remember the first and last thing to occur but the middle is easily forgotten

Question 5

What is Stage 4; Recall everything?

Answer 5

• The witness is asked to recall everything
• This can trigger internal/external cues
• This ensures important details aren’t missed out