Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Cognitive

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the cognitive interview technique?

• A) Police ask witnesses questions and have them rate their confidence level in their recollections.
• B) Police offer positive reinforcement to witnesses (e.g., "Good, that makes sense.") when the witnesses give information consistent with what is in the police file.
• C) Police allow witnesses to talk with a minimum of interruption from the officer.
• D) Police start their interview with simple filler questions to make the witnesses feel comfortable.

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