THE COGNITIVE INTERVIEW - Geiselman (1984) & Fisher (1987)

The video explores the unreliability of eyewitness testimony and introduces the cognitive interview technique, which aims to improve the accuracy of witness recollections. It discusses the four core techniques of the cognitive interview and its effectiveness in increasing correct information recall. The video also highlights the challenges and variations in implementing the cognitive interview across different police forces. Finally, it encourages viewers to engage with the content by subscribing and sharing.

Why is eyewitness testimony often considered unreliable?

• Witnesses are usually biased.

• Police interviews are too structured.

• Police interviews often lead witnesses to confirm preconceived notions.

• Witnesses tend to forget details quickly.

What is the primary goal of the Cognitive Interview?

• To improve the accuracy of witness recall.

• To confirm police suspicions.

• To speed up the investigation process.

• To reduce the number of witnesses needed.

Which of the following is NOT a core technique of the Cognitive Interview?

• Using hypnosis.

• Reporting everything.

• Changing perspective.

• Re-establishing context.

How does the Cognitive Interview affect the amount of correct information recalled?

• It increases both correct and false information equally.

• It increases the amount of correct information without increasing false recollections.

• It has no effect on the amount of information recalled.

• It decreases the amount of correct information.

Which population benefits the most from the Cognitive Interview technique?

• Witnesses with no prior knowledge of the event.

• Witnesses with prior knowledge of the event.

• Older witnesses.

• Younger witnesses.

What is a major challenge in assessing the reliability of the Cognitive Interview?

• Lack of trained interviewers.

• High cost of implementation.

• Limited research on its effectiveness.

• Variations in its application by different police forces.

What did Memon and Yami conclude about the Cognitive Interview?

• A standard interview with social elements of the Cognitive Interview can be just as effective.

• It is less effective than the standard interview.

• Only the full Cognitive Interview setup is effective.

• It is only effective for younger witnesses.