ERIC Number: EJ459508
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-2134
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Children's Eyewitness Memory: Effects of Participation and Forensic Context.
Tobey, Ann E.; Goodman, Gail S.
Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v16 n6 p779-96 Nov-Dec 1992
This study, with 39 4-year-olds, found that children had better free recall accuracy and lowered suggestibility when they participated with a "babysitter" rather than observed a babysitter and child. Addition of forensic context (by a policeman prior to questioning) increased error in free recall but did not affect children's accuracy in answering abuse-related questions. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Memory, Observation, Participation, Police, Questioning Techniques, Recall (Psychology), Sexual Abuse, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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