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:

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are liable to vary or change within the context of a scientific experiment or research study.

Spatial Proximity

The physical closeness between objects or individuals, which can influence social interactions and perceptions of connectedness.

Interdependent

A relationship or condition in which entities rely on each other to have their needs met or to achieve a desired outcome.

Regular Basis

A term indicating that an action or activity occurs at consistent, repeated intervals.