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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The cognitive interview technique involves allowing witnesses to talk with minimal interruption from the interviewer, which is reflected in option C. Option A is incorrect because although witnesses are asked questions, they are not necessarily asked to rate their confidence level. Option B is incorrect because the cognitive interview technique does not involve positive reinforcement, but rather encourages witnesses to provide as much detail as possible. Option D is incorrect because the cognitive interview technique involves starting with open-ended questions, rather than simple filler questions, to allow witnesses to provide as much information as possible.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Cognitive