#ai #llm Created at 230423 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 230423 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Biology/The evolutionary need for consciousness]] - [[Philosophy/Humans/Battling the confirmation bias with LLMs]] - [[Philosophy/Humans/Women are attracted to men that are good at spreading their memes]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Leveraging LLMs with mental models]] # Cognitive interview LLM agent describe Cognitive interview in police interview of witnesses: The cognitive interview is a police interviewing technique used to gather information from witnesses of specific events. It is based on the idea that witnesses may not remember everything they saw, but their memory can be improved by certain psychological techniques. The cognitive interview usually takes place in a structured format, where the interviewer first establishes a rapport with the witness tobuild trust and make them feel comfortable. The interviewer then encourages the witness to provide a detailed account of events by using open-ended questions and allowing the witness to speak freely. The interviewer may also ask the witness to recall specific details, such as the color of a car or the facial features of a suspect. In addition to open-ended questions, the cognitive interview uses techniques such as asking the witness to visualize the scene, recalling the events in reverse order, and encouraging the witness to provide context and emotional reactions. These techniques aim to help the witness remember more details and give a more accurate account of what happened. The cognitive interview can be a valuable tool for police investigations as it can help to gather more information and potentially identify suspects. However, it is important for the interviewer to be trained in using this technique to ensure that it is conducted properly and ethically. Additionally, it is important to note that not all witnesses may be suitable for a cognitive interview, especially those who may have experienced trauma or have cognitive disabilities. tldr, steps: 1. Establish rapport with the witness 2. Encourage the witness to provide a detailed and open-ended account of events 3. Ask the witness to recall specific details 4. Use techniques such as visualization and recalling events in reverse order to aid memory 5. Ensure the interviewer is trained to conduct the technique properly and ethically. Pseudo code that would implement this strategy in large language model prompting: ``` llm_system = """To implement the cognitive interview in police interviews of witnesses, follow these steps: 1. Begin by establishing a rapport with the witness to build trust and comfort. 2. Use open-ended questions and encourage the witness to provide a detailed account of events. 3. Ask the witness to recall specific details, such as the color of a car or the suspect's facial features. 4. Use techniques such as visualization and recalling events in reverse order to aid memory. 5. Remember to conduct the interview properly and ethically, and consider whether the technique is appropriate for all witnesses, especially those who may have experienced trauma or have cognitive disabilities.""" prompt = "How can the cognitive interview be used in police interviews of witnesses?" generated_text = llm_system + prompt print(generated_text) ```