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Cognitive Interviewing: A Tool for Improving Memory in Children and Adults (book)

"Cognitive Interviewing: A Tool for Improving Memory in Children and Adults" is a book that explores techniques to help people recall information more accurately. It focuses on methods used by interviewers to encourage detailed and truthful memories, especially in legal settings. The approach involves asking questions in different ways, creating a relaxed environment, and helping individuals mentally recreate the context of the memory. This technique aims to reduce errors and enhance the reliability of people's recollections, benefiting fields like criminal investigations, therapy, and research by improving the quality of memory retrieval across all ages.