eyewitness testimony - cognitive interview Flashcards
1
Q
what is eyewitness testimony?
A
evidence given by an individual who has witnessed a crime and explains what they saw or heard
2
Q
why is it eyewitness testimony important?
A
- provide valuable evidence
- can help to identify suspects
- it is unreliable
3
Q
what is the cognitive interview effect?
A
- it is used to improve the accuracy of eyewitness testimony
4
Q
what does cognitive interview involve?
A
- open ended questions
- using mental imagery
- encouraging witness ti recall as much as they can
5
Q
how does cognitive interview improve eyewitness testimony?
A
- encourages witnesses to recall more details
- reduces the impact of leading questions
- reduces the effcts of anxiety and stress on memory
6
Q
the 4 stages of cognitive interview?
A
- report everything
- reinstate
- reverse the order
- change perspective
7
Q
strengths of cognitive interview
A
-milne and bull 2002 found each stage is valuable when used seperately
- report everything and reinstate combined produce better recall than any others this increases credibility
8
Q
limitations of cognitive interview
A
- this is a time consuming method of interviewing
- requiress training
9
Q
fisher et al 1987 enhanced cognitive interview
A
- looked at social aspect
- when to hold eye contact
- how to reduce anxiety
- minimising distractions
- helping the witness to slow down
- ask open ended questions
10
Q
strengths of enhanced cognitive interview
A
- constantly provided more correct info than standard interviews
- shows real life practical benefits of using ECI
- helps officers aviod leadining questions and misleading infomations
11
Q
enhanced cognitive interview
(scholar & date)
A
fisher et al
1987
12
Q
- found each stage is valuable when used seperately
- “report everything and reinstate” combined produce better recall than any others this increases credibility
(scholar & date)
A
milne and bull
2002
