Cognitive Interviewing is a technique used in psychology and law enforcement to enhance the retrieval of memories from witnesses or victims. Developed by psychologists Elizabeth Loftus and Geoffrey Fisher, it focuses on encouraging individuals to recall details by using open-ended questions and various memory-enhancing strategies. This method aims to reduce the influence of leading questions and improve the accuracy of the information gathered. The process involves several steps, including establishing rapport, asking about the context of the event, and encouraging the individual to visualize the scene. By using techniques such as mental reinstatement and reporting everything, Cognitive Interviewing helps to elicit more comprehensive and reliable accounts of events.