Six-Year-Old Nafiz Is Giving Testimony About Domestic Violence He Witnessed

question 41

Multiple Choice

Six-year-old Nafiz is giving testimony about domestic violence he witnessed. Which of the following techniques is most likely to result in response consistency and accuracy in his testimony?

• A) The prosecutor interrupts Nafiz's denials about certain events.
• B) The prosecutor suggests incorrect "facts" about what actually occurred.
• C) The prosecutor uses a nonconfrontational questioning style.
• D) The prosecutor reinforces Nafiz for giving the desired answers.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior in different contexts.

Autonomic Nervous System

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

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregarding or violating the rights of others, lacking empathy and often showing deceitful behavior.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental health conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception.