Research shows that the cognitive interview:
A)can bias witness reports in such a way as to guarantee accurate line-up performance.
B)is an effective method for creating false memories.
C)leads to increased accuracy, although the amount does not increase.
D)boosts the amount recalled by a willing eyewitness by about 30%

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Research shows that the cognitive interview can boost the amount recalled by a willing eyewitness by about 30%. This suggests that the cognitive interview can improve the accuracy of witness reports by increasing the amount of information they remember.

Research Shows That the Cognitive Interview