Question 1

Which of the following was NOT identified by Ceci and Bruck (1993) as a reason for the renewed interest in research into children's testimony?

Accepted Answer

Children's memory was found to be superior to adults in eyewitness situations.

Question 2

According to research, why are children generally more suggestible than adults when interviewed as witnesses?

Accepted Answer

Children's responses are more influenced by the manner and style of the interviewer.

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential problem with using anatomically detailed dolls in interviews with children?

Accepted Answer

Children may use the dolls to act out events they did not experience, leading to inaccurate reports.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of the 'step-wise interview' technique when interviewing children?

Accepted Answer

To gradually introduce topics and types of questioning, starting with open-ended questions and only using specific questions if necessary.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a category used in the narrative elaboration interview procedure?

Accepted Answer

Physical evidence

Question 6

According to Lindsay and Read (1995), which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining the veracity of a recovered memory?

Accepted Answer

The number of witnesses present during the abuse

Question 7

What is 'false memory syndrome' as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

A term for false beliefs that one was sexually abused as a child, despite having no memory of the abuse until therapy.

Question 8

In the elimination lineup procedure for children, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Children are asked to pick the person who looks most like the culprit from the photos displayed.

Question 9

Which of the following is a courtroom accommodation that may be provided for child witnesses?

Accepted Answer

Permitting the child to testify via closed-circuit television so they do not have to see the defendant.

Question 10

Which of the following best defines 'incidence' in the context of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

The number of new child maltreatment cases in a specific population occurring in a given time period, usually a year.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of child maltreatment identified by the Child Maltreatment Section (CMS) of Health Canada?

Accepted Answer

Educational neglect

Question 12

A child is separated from their caregiver due to maltreatment. What term is used to describe this situation?

Accepted Answer

In need of protection

Question 13

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Parental substance abuse

Question 14

Which of the following is a possible long-term effect of child maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

Development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the 'statement validity analysis' (SVA) technique?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive protocol to distinguish truthful from false statements made by children, including a structured interview and content analysis.

Question 16

Which of the following is a limitation of using leading questions in interviews with children?

Accepted Answer

They can result in the child providing inaccurate or fabricated information.

Question 17

A child is asked to organize their story into categories such as participants, settings, actions, and consequences during an interview. Which technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Narrative elaboration

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the use of a competency inquiry for child witnesses in court?

Accepted Answer

Children under age 14 must demonstrate an understanding of the difference between truth and lies and the importance of telling the truth.

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement about the elimination lineup procedure for children?

Accepted Answer

Children are asked to select the person who most resembles the culprit, then confirm if that person is the culprit.

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