In a Classic Study on This Topic, Leichtman and Ceci

question 84

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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 some children misremembered key details of Sam Stone's visit.

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Definitions:

Duress

The act of compelling someone to act against their will by using force, threats, or coercion, which can render a contract voidable.

Physical Compulsion

The use of physical force to make someone do something against their will.

Improper Threats

Improper threats involve the use of coercion, intimidation, or unlawful pressure to force someone into an action or decision against their will.

Misrepresentation

The act of providing false or misleading information, intentionally or unintentionally, during a transaction or contractual agreement.