Research Suggests That the Best Way to Encourage Truthful Testimony

question 171

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the best way to encourage truthful testimony by children is to:

• A) reassure them that their friends have had the same experiences.
• B) reward them when they tell you that something happened.
• C) scold them if you believe that they are lying.
• D) try to avoid asking the child leading questions.

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Definitions:

Attitude Accessibility

The simplicity of activating an attitude from memory, affecting how quickly and forcefully attitudinal reactions occur.

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Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be activated from memory, influencing the speed and strength of attitudinal responses.