Empirical studies of context-dependent memory date back to Carr Harvey (cited in Smith & Vela, 2001). Memory depends on context, when contextual cues affect memorization (Morris and Gruneberg, 1994). Context-dependent memory implies that contextual information is stored along with target information. Research findings (Godden & Baddeley, 1975; Smith, Glenberg, & Bjork, 1978) indicate that context change modifies memorization and recall processes. According to Tulving (1973), the use of contextual cues can improve retrieval processes. This notion has been used and its relevance has been proven by various research. This essay will discuss contextual research on one aspect of everyday memory, eyewitness testimony. It will particularly focus on two directions of eyewitness testimony: cognitive interviewing and face identification. The discussion will go further on how this research can be applied in real life to facilitate the accuracy of eyewitness recall and recognition. The essay will aim to show that despite some obvious limitations of the research, its correct application and attempts to neutralize obstacles can greatly improve testimonial results. The discussion will begin with the cognitive interview area and will be followed by the topic of face identification. The cognitive interview (or CI) is an interview protocol used to enhance eyewitness memories using mnemonic...... middle of paper......& Bjork, RA (1978). Environmental context and human memory. Memory and Cognition, 6(4), 342-353. doi:10.3758/BF03197465Smith, S. M. & Vela, E. (2001). Memory dependent on environmental context: review and meta-analysis. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 8(2), 203-220. doi:10.3758/BF03196157 Tulving, E. & Thomson, D. M. (1973). Encoding specificity and retrieval processes in episodic memory. Psychological Review, 80(5), 352-373. doi:10.1037/h0020071Wilcock, R.A., Bull, R., & Vrij, A. (2007). Are old witnesses always less good witnesses? Identification accuracy, context reinstatement, age bias. Psychology, Crime and Law, 13(3), 305-316. doi:10.1080/10683160600822212Winograd, E. and Rivers-Bulkeley, N.T. (1977). Effects of context switching on face memorization. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Learning and Memory, 3(4), 397-405. do I:10.1037/0278-7393.3.4.397