Explanation
A. The passage does not suggest that there is a single ideal procedure that is simple, universally applicable, and reliably successful. Instead, it discusses the complexity of the cognitive interview and the potential benefits of instructed eye-closure.
B. While the passage mentions the complexity of the cognitive interview and the simplicity of hypnosis, it does not frame interviewing as always involving a trade-off between reliability and practicality.
C. This option is misleading. While the passage mentions that eye-closure is a technique common to both hypnosis and the cognitive interview, it does not state this as the main point or a significant discovery.
D. The passage acknowledges the effectiveness of the cognitive interview but also notes its complexity and the deviation often seen in its application. It does not claim it to be the most effective procedure in all cases.
E. (Correct Response) The passage ends by highlighting the benefits of instructed eye-closure, suggesting that it improves witness recall without increasing errors or requiring complex training, which aligns with the statement in option E. The last sentence of the passage specifically states the advantages of eye-closure, making it an ideal technique according to the author.
The passage concludes that instructed eye-closure is beneficial, akin to the cognitive interview in improving recall, without the associated complexity, suggesting it's an ideal method for police interviews.