In an Experiment at a Daycare Centre, a Young Man

question 155

Multiple Choice

In an experiment at a daycare centre, a young man read a story to preschoolers and gave them a treat. A week later, an experimenter asked the children in Group 1 leading questions about aggressive acts that never occurred (Did he throw a crayon at a child?) . She asked the children in Group 2 leading questions but also used influence techniques. The results showed that:

• A) three-year-olds in Group 2 said, "Yes" to over 80% of the allegations suggested to them.
• B) three-year-olds in Group 1 said, "No, it didn't happen" to all the allegations.
• C) six-year-olds in Group 2 said, "Yes, it happened" to 15% of the allegations suggested to them.
• D) there were no significant differences in the responses of children in Group 1 and Group 2.