M: Cognitive Interview

Question 1

Who developed the cognitive interview?

Answer 1

Fisher and Geiselman (1992)

Question 2

Distinct components of CI

Answer 2

Report everything
Reinstatement of context
Change order
Change perspective

Question 3

Enhanced CI

Answer 3

Seeks to build a trusting relationship between interviewer and witness to improve communication
Superior but timing is important

Question 4

Supporting
Geiselman et al (1985)

Answer 4

52 volunteers from wide demographic background
Watched two films of violent crimes and 48 hours later interviewed by training police officers
Significant increased in correct items recalled using CI than standard interview
Less confabulated items

Question 5

Weakness
Kennel and Wagstaff (1996)

Answer 5

Effectiveness only in terms of quantity
Requires lots of time
Training needed