Some of the Research on Children's Eyewitness Testimony Has Important

question 61

Multiple Choice

Some of the research on children's eyewitness testimony has important implications for the courtroom. According to that research,

• A) children are more accurate if interviewers ask the questions in a very emotional tone.
• B) as children grow older, they are increasingly likely to change their mind during a cross-examination.
• C) children are more likely than adults to say "I don't know" if they are unsure about the accuracy of their memory.
• D) young children have fairly accurate memory, under ideal circumstances.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Disorder

is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.

Sudden Loss

The unexpected and immediate loss of something significant, such as a loved one, causing emotional distress.

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, crucial for learning and functioning.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiration.