In a Classic Study on This Topic, Leichtman and Ceci

question 65

Multiple Choice

In a classic study on this topic, Leichtman and Ceci (1995) investigated the suggestibility of child witnesses.They used children aged 3-6 as participants.In the study, a man-a confederate of the researchers-named "Sam Stone" came to visit the children's pre-school class.Leichtman and Ceci found that:

• A)many children thought Sam Stone was a bad man.
• B)children's memory for the event was never accurate.
• C)most children were able to later distinguish Sam Stone's face from other faces.
• D)some children misremembered key details of Sam Stone's visit.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Patterns

Behaviors or thought processes that may impede a person's ability to adjust to certain situations, often leading to psychological stress or dysfunction.

Longstanding

Existing for a long time or having a history that extends far back.

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological condition characterized by temporary memory loss that cannot be attributed to normal forgetfulness, often resulting from traumatic events.

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where an individual shows psychological stress in physical ways, presenting symptoms affecting voluntary motor or sensory functions.