Memory- EWT Flashcards
Misleading information
Incorrect information presented to a witness usually after the event
Types of misleading information
Post event discussion
Leading questions
Leading questions
A question which implies or favours a specific answer
Post event discussion
Memory of an event can be altered by having conversations after it occurs
Anxiety on EWT
Idea that stress felt during an even can affect accuracy of its recall
Weapon focus
Theory that people focus on threatening objects rather than faces
Cognitive interview
A technique of questioning for improving eyewitness testimony
Cognitive interview techniques
Context reinstated
Order of recall changed
Perspective of recall changed
Everything reported by witnesses
Strengths of cognitive interview
Kohnken et al
Limitations of cognitive interview
Kohnken et al
Practical issues
Practical issues with cognitive interview
Requires too much time and training of interviewers
