# Interview guide

## Opening

Disclose AI/researcher role, purpose, duration, collection, reviewers, quote policy, voluntary participation, and ability to stop. Confirm consent before recording.

## Story-first opening

“Tell me about the last time …”

## Adaptive probes

- What happened next?
- Where did you look first?
- What did you do when that did not work?
- Who else became involved?
- Can you show or reconstruct the sequence?

## Topics still to cover

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## Concept reveal (only when justified)

- Transition out of `SOLUTION BLACKOUT`:
- Concept/prototype shown:
- Behavior to observe rather than approval to solicit:

## Stop

Invite additions, explain review/deletion route, and end immediately if requested.