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The Cognitive Interview (CI) and Structured Interview (SI) significantly improved witness recall compared to untrained interviewers. However, both methods also increased errors and confabulated details in eyewitness accounts.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Forensic Science
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • The Cognitive Interview (CI) is a technique proven to enhance witness recall.
  • Previous research has not fully isolated the effects of CI's mnemonic techniques or compared trained versus untrained interviewers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific effects of CI mnemonic techniques on witness recall.
  • To compare the effectiveness of trained interviewers using CI/SI with untrained interviewers.

Main Methods:

  • Witnesses viewed a film clip and were interviewed using either the CI, SI, or an untrained interview (UI) approach.
  • Participants were college students, and interviewers were trained research assistants or untrained individuals.

Main Results:

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  • Both CI and SI groups recalled significantly more correct information than the UI group.
  • The CI and SI groups also exhibited higher rates of errors and confabulated details compared to the UI group.

Conclusions:

  • CI's mnemonic techniques enhance recall but may also increase inaccuracies.
  • Findings have implications for best practices in forensic interviewing to balance recall enhancement with accuracy.