Mary Is Being Interviewed to Determine Whether or Not She

question 25

Multiple Choice

Mary is being interviewed to determine whether or not she has been sexually abused by her stepfather.The interviewer tells Mary that if she tells the truth about what her stepfather did to her, she'll be considered a good little girl and will get to go do something fun.The interviewer then proceeds to nod in agreement when Mary discloses abuse.This is an example of ______.

• A)stereotype induction.
• B)use of authority.
• C)selective reinforcement.
• D)repetition of suggestive questions.

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Definitions:

Somatoform Disorders

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Major Depressive Disorder

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