Cognitive Interview Quiz

What is the first step in the cognitive interview (CI) process?

• Reinstating the context

• Reporting everything

• Reversing the order

• Changing perspective

What is the purpose of reinstating the context in a cognitive interview?

• To disrupt schemas

• To avoid context-dependent forgetting

• To establish eye contact

• To increase inaccurate information

Which step in the cognitive interview involves recalling events in reverse order?

• Report everything

• Reinstate the context

• Reverse the order

• Change perspective

What does changing perspective in a cognitive interview aim to disrupt?

• Context-dependent forgetting

• Schemas

• Social dynamics

• Accurate recall

What additional element does the enhanced cognitive interview (ECI) include?

• Reversing the order

• Establishing eye contact

• Reporting everything

• Changing perspective

According to Köhnken et al., how much more accurate is recall using the CI compared to standard interviews?

• 25%

• 41%

• 50%

• 60%

What is a counterpoint mentioned regarding the cognitive interview?

• It is faster than standard interviews

• It increases inaccurate information

• It is less effective than standard interviews

• It requires no training

Which combination of elements produced the best recall according to Milne and Bull?

• Reporting everything and changing perspective

• Reinstating the context and reversing the order

• Reporting everything and reinstating the context

• Changing perspective and reversing the order

What is a noted disadvantage of the cognitive interview?

• It is too simple

• It is time-consuming

• It requires no training

• It is less accurate

Who needs special training for the full cognitive interview according to Kebbell and Wagstaff?

• Teachers

• Police

• Students

• Lawyers