Cognitive Interview

Question 1

What are the stages of the cognitive interview?

Hint:

• MR
• R
• O
• P

Answer 1

Mental reinstatement

• recall emotions
• place self back at scene

Report everything
-recall all small details

Change the order
-recall events backwards (focus on actual details)

Change perspective

• Anderson & Pritchard 1978
• house buyer and burglar perspective change, details recalled varied