Psychology Discussion/Assignment

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EVALUATING INTERVIEW STRATEGIES Forensic interviews are conducted for a variety of purposes. The strategy used by the interviewer differs depending on the interviewee and nature of the investigation. Two of the most common strategies are the cognitive interview and the use of hypnosis. Each one of these strategies has different strengths and weaknesses. Forensic interviewers need to understand the unique contribution that each strategy can make to the overall goal of eliciting reliable information from an interviewee.

In this Assignment, you evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the cognitive interview and hypnosis. You respond to questions about their applications, assumptions, effectiveness, and possible impact on a legal investigation.

To prepare for this Assignment:

Read the chapters in Gordon & Fleischer. Read the articles by Geiselman et al. View the media resource from the University of Leeds, “The Cognitive Interview Pt. 1 and Pt. 2.”

The Assignment:

Submit a 3– to 4–page paper that evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the two interview strategies described in the Learning Resources.

Be sure to address the following questions in your analysis:

In which situations are the two interview strategies most effective? In which situations are the two interview strategies least effective? Are certain interview strategies more effective with particular types of interviewees (suspects, witnesses, or victims)? Justify your response. Do any of the strategies feel more “accusatory” than others? If so, what effect could this have on the quality of information obtained from the interviewee?

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

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What are some of the criticisms against or limitations of the use of forensic hypnosis, and how does the cognitive interview address these concerns? What are some of the criticisms against or limitations of the use of cognitive interviews, and how does forensic hypnosis address these concerns?

Support your responses by citing the Learning Resources.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...In which situations are the two interview strategies most effective?...(15 points)

15 pts

Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...In which situations are the two interview strategies least

15 pts

15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts effective?... (15 points)

Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Are certain interview strategies more effective with particular types of interviewees?... (10 points)

10 pts

Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the

10 pts

10 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

8.5 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

7.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

6 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

10 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or

8.5 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details

7.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate;

6 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient

0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no

Criteria Ratings Pts responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Do any of the strategies feel more “accusatory” than others?... (10 points)

Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...What are some of the criticisms of forensic hypnosis does the cognitive interview address?... (15 points)

15 pts

explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...What are some of the criticsms of the use of cognitive interviews and does forensic hypnosis address?... (15 points)

15 pts

Quality of Writing...(15 points)

15 pts

15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.

15 pts A Writing is clear and organized with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling (MUGS). There is a

12 pts B Writing is mostly clear and organized with few MUGS errors. Writing is original (i.e., use of own words and

10.5 pts C Writing is somewhat clear and organized with some MUGS errors. Most writing is original (i.e., use of own words and

9 pts D Writing is somewhat unclear and disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an overuse of direct

0 pts F Writing is unclear and/or disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an underuse of

Criteria Ratings Pts

Information documentation... (5 points)

5 pts

Total Points: 100

preponderance of original writing (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).

proper paraphrasing).

proper paraphrasing).

quotations and/or ineffective paraphrasing.

original writing and an overuse of directly quoted content.

5 pts A Information from the Learning Resources is properly documented with citation(s) and reference(s) in correct APA style.

3.5 pts B Information from the Learning Resources is partially documented with citation(s) and/or reference(s), and / or does not follow correct APA style.

0 pts C

0 pts D

0 pts F Information from the Learning Resources is not cited or referenced in any way.