It Is Important to Avoid Bias When Interviewing a Possible

question 17

Multiple Choice

It is important to avoid bias when interviewing a possible victim or witness. This is particularly true with children. One technique that may be used to avoid bias when interviewing children is the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) Investigative Interview Protocol. The NICHD Protocol guides interviewers towards all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) avoiding biased or suggestive questions.
• B) putting the child at ease.
• C) using open-ended questions.
• D) using questions requiring a yes-no answer.

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Definitions:

Configural Model

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Asch

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