Question 1

In your text,some problems have been identified with respect to use of anatomically detailed dolls to diagnose child sexual abuse.One of these problems is that:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which of the following is not specified as a category of the narrative elaboration procedure?

Accepted Answer

All the other categories (participants, conversation/affective states, settings, and consequences) are mentioned as part of the narrative elaboration procedure in the question. However, criminal acts are not specifically mentioned.

Question 3

The theory that explains children's suggestibility by exploring the social characteristics of the interview process itself is called:

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The theory that explains children's suggestibility by focusing on the social characteristics of the interview process is known as "social compliance." This theory suggests that children may be more likely to agree with or comply with suggestions made by adults during interviews due to the social dynamics and their desire to please or agree with authority figures.

Question 4

Recent research by Lyon,Scurich,Choi,Handmaker,and Blank (2012)examining child sexual abuse transcripts reported what type of question to lead to the most evaluative information elicited?

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The answer of Recent research by Lyon,Scurich,Choi,Handmaker,and Blank (2012)examining child...

Question 5

Which of the following is not true of the Step-Wise Interview procedure?

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence that the Step-Wise Interview procedure has been found to be less effective than the Action for Child Protection procedure. In fact, both procedures are commonly used and have been found to be effective in different contexts.

Question 6

Criterion-Based Content Analysis (CBCA)is part of which more comprehensive protocol?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-Based Content Analysis (CBCA) is a component of Statement Validity Analysis (SVA), which is a comprehensive protocol used to assess the credibility of statements, particularly in legal contexts.

Question 7

Research suggests that the accuracy of children's reporting is highly dependent on:

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The answer of Research suggests that the accuracy of children's...

Question 8

A police officer is interviewing 6-year old Timmy about suspected child sexual abuse by showing him a series of cue cards across different categories and asking him to talk about the suspected abuse while being prompted for details via the cue cards.What interviewing procedure is the police officer using?

Accepted Answer

Narrative elaboration is a technique used to help children provide more detailed and accurate accounts of events by structuring their narrative. It involves the use of cue cards to prompt different categories of information, which can help in cases like suspected child abuse by encouraging the child to elaborate on their experiences in a structured manner.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false concerning the cognitive processes of children?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Children and adults forget information in the same way" is false. Research has shown that children may forget information more quickly than adults, but they may also have better memory for certain types of information. Additionally, there may be differences in the ways that children and adults forget information.

Question 10

Select the correct order of the following "steps" employed in the Step-Wise Interview:

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The correct order for the Step-Wise Interview involves starting with rapport building to make the interviewee comfortable, followed by explaining the importance of truthfulness, then allowing for a free narrative to let the interviewee tell their story in their own words, and finally asking general questions to fill in any gaps or clarify details.

Question 11

Which of the following CBCA criterion listed in your text refers to an assessment of whether the account is consistently organized?

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The answer of Which of the following CBCA criterion listed...

Question 12

According to research,what is the main reason why or why not anatomically detailed dolls should be used?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that anatomically detailed dolls should not be used because scoring and manufacturing are not standardized, leading to inconsistent and unreliable results.

Question 13

In a study by Brown and Pipe (2003),approximately how much information was reported by 6- to 9-year-olds trained with the narrative elaboration technique compared to the control condition without training on the technique?

Accepted Answer

The study by Brown and Pipe (2003) found that 6- to 9-year-olds trained with the narrative elaboration technique reported approximately twice as much information compared to those in the control condition without the training.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false with respect to direct questioning techniques used with children?

Accepted Answer

The statement that children are biased toward selecting the first option listed in a question is false. In fact, research has shown that children are more likely to choose the last option listed in a question, a phenomenon known as the "end-of-list effect."

Question 15

Which of the following was not a contributing factor to the renewed interest in research on child witnesses in the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, C, D) were contributing factors to the renewed interest in child witness research during the 1970s. Expert psychological testimony gaining acceptance in courtrooms, a broader interest in applied research by social scientists, and an increase in adult eyewitness research all played roles in sparking renewed interest in how children function as witnesses.

Question 16

False memory syndrome is a term coined to describe what?

Accepted Answer

False memory syndrome refers to situations where a client has false memories of traumatic events, such as sexual abuse, that they had previously repressed or forgotten. These memories are often induced by suggestive therapy techniques or other external influences, and can be very difficult to distinguish from accurate memories. Clients with false memory syndrome may firmly believe in the accuracy of their memories, even though they are not supported by objective evidence.

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the CBCA criterion listed in your text?

Accepted Answer

The CBCA criterion listed in the text are spontaneous corrections or additions, unusual details, contextual embedding, and unstructured production. Suggestive questioning is not one of the CBCA criterion listed in the text.

Question 18

What is the underlying assumption of the Criterion-Based Content Analysis (CBCA)?

Accepted Answer

The underlying assumption of CBCA is that descriptions of real events differ in quality and content from memories that are fabricated. CBCA seeks to identify characteristics of a statement that are indicative of truthful or deceptive memories.

Question 19

What are the two types of prompts found in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Interview protocol?

Accepted Answer

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Interview protocol includes two types of prompts: time prompts (asking for information related to a specific time period or event) and cue prompts (asking for information related to a specific topic or area). Therefore, the correct answer is D) time and cue.

Question 20

In the context of an interview with a child in which abuse is suspected,a question such as,"Did the man touch you?" is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

This is a direct question because it asks for specific information without allowing for a broad range of responses. It directly addresses the subject matter without ambiguity or suggestion.

Quiz 6: A: Child Victims and Witnesses