Suppose That You Are on a Jury in Which a 7-Year-Old

question 73

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are on a jury in which a 7-year-old child has provided eyewitness testimony about an automobile accident.Based on what you know from Chapter 13,you should keep in mind that

• A)this child should be much less likely than a 3-year-old to be influenced by incorrect suggestions after the accident.
• B)this child should be much more likely than a 3-year-old to be influenced by incorrect suggestions after the accident.
• C)this child should be much more likely than a 3-year-old to be influenced by a stereotype that had been conveyed prior to the accident.
• D)this child's memory should not be influenced by either stereotypes or post-event information.

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