Five-year-old Brennan was questioned by police about a babysitter (Ginger)who was suspected of abusing Brennan's older sister.To encourage Brennan to reveal what he knew about Ginger,a police interviewer referred to the babysitter as a "nasty lady who does some strange things." These interviewer remarks are an example of

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The interviewer's remarks about the babysitter being a "nasty lady who does some strange things" are an example of stereotype induction. The interviewer is suggesting negative traits and behavior that the child may then adopt and attribute to the babysitter, potentially influencing Brennan's recollection of events or biasing his testimony.

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