Mary is being interviewed to determine whether or not she has been sexually abused by her stepfather.The interviewer tells Mary that if she tells the truth about what her stepfather did to her, she'll be considered a good little girl and will get to go do something fun.The interviewer then proceeds to nod in agreement when Mary discloses abuse.This is an example of ______.

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The interviewer's behavior of promising a reward for certain disclosures and nodding in agreement when abuse is disclosed is an example of selective reinforcement. This technique can inadvertently encourage a child to provide responses that they believe the interviewer wants to hear, rather than the truth.

Mary Is Being Interviewed to Determine Whether or Not She