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Robyn E Holliday¹, Joyce E Humphries, Rebecca Milne

¹School of Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. reh24@le.ac.uk

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Memory Research
Forensic Psychology

Background:

Memory recall accuracy is crucial in legal investigations.
Misinformation can significantly impair eyewitness testimony.
Cognitive Interview techniques aim to improve memory retrieval.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Modified Cognitive Interview (MCI) on recall accuracy.
To assess the impact of MCI on susceptibility to misinformation.
To compare the effects of MCI across young and older adults.

Main Methods:

Participants viewed a staged crime film.
Misinformation was introduced via a post-event summary.
Interviews were conducted using either MCI or a control interview.
Recognition memory tests were administered.

Main Results:

MCI improved recall accuracy and correct details in both age groups.
Young adults recalled more information than older adults using MCI.
MCI significantly reduced misinformation effects in older adults.

Conclusions:

The Modified Cognitive Interview is effective in enhancing memory recall and accuracy.
MCI offers protection against misinformation, particularly for older adults.
Age differences in recall capacity persist even with enhanced interview techniques.