Research Has Demonstrated That Some Techniques Used in Interviewing Children

question 46

Multiple Choice

Research has demonstrated that some techniques used in interviewing children in abuse cases are especially helpful. These techniques include all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) simplified instructions.
• B) taking an oath to tell the truth.
• C) explicit statement stipulating that the interviewer does not know what happened.
• D) asking the same question more than once.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in thought, behavior, communication, or emotion that lead to significant distress or impaired functioning.

Insight Therapy

A type of psychotherapy focusing on increasing a patient's awareness of underlying motives and defenses to promote psychological healing.

Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesired behaviors through reinforcement strategies and other techniques.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).