Compared with Preschoolers,school-Age Children Who Are Called on to Testify

question 107

Multiple Choice

Compared with preschoolers,school-age children who are called on to testify in court are __________.

• A) less likely to give detailed narrative accounts
• B) more resistant to misleading questions
• C) less likely to correctly infer others' motives
• D) more suggestible

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Definitions:

Prime

A condition of being in the best stage or highest quality, often used in relation to time or physical condition.

Avoidance Motivation

Worrying about the negative consequences of failure.

Safety And Security

Fundamental needs referring to the protection from harm and assurance of physiological and psychological wellbeing.

Humanistic Personality

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual growth, self-actualization, and the concept of the self, viewing individuals as inherently good with potential for personal development.