Criminological: Cognitive Interview Methods Flashcards
What are the 4 stages of the cognitive interview?
- Report everything
- Reinstate the context
- Reverse the order
- Change the perspective
Define the cognitive Interview method.
A method of interviewing eyewitnesses to produce a more accurate recall using psychological research.
Define the ethical interview method?
A method of interviewing that acknowledges the suspects are human beings and are more likely to cooperate if they are treated with respect.
What happens in the report everything stage of the CI method?
The witness is encourage to report every single details of the event even if it seems unimportant.
What happens in the reinstate the context part of the CI method?
Witness is asked to imagine every aspect of the crime scene, the weather, the time or how they felt. These may act like cues and trigger info.
What happens in the reverse the order part of the CI method?
The witness describes what they saw in reverse order. Witnesses are likely to give a truer account under these circumstance.
What happens in the change perspective part of the CI method?
The witness is asked to retell the story from another persons perspective who was involved.
What is the supporting evidence for the cognitive interview method?
Geiselman:
Ppts shown violent crime and were interviewed afterwards.
CI= 41.2 avg info recalled correctly
Standard= 38 avg
What is the opposing evidence for the CI method?
A study showed the CI lead to an increase in information produced but there was also a 61% increase of inaccurate info.
Why was the ethical interview created?
The Royal Commission reported that the CJS are using unethical methods that lead to false confessions and miscarriages of justice. Eg: false promises and force.
How does the PEACE model encourage confession?
Suspects are more likely to cooperate if they feel relaxed and not threatened.
What does the P stand for in PEACE?
Preparation and planning.
What does the A stand for in Peace?
Account, clarify and challenge.
What does the C stand for in PEACE?
Closure and questions?
What does the E stand for in PEACE?
Evaluate and Reflect.
