Suppose that you are on a jury in which a 7-year-old child has provided eyewitness testimony about an automobile accident. Based on what you know from Chapter 13, you should keep in mind that

a. this child should be much less likely than a 3-year-old to be influenced by incorrect suggestions after the accident.
b. this child should be much more likely than a 3-year-old to be influenced by incorrect suggestions after the accident.
c. this child should be much more likely than a 3-year-old to be influenced by a stereotype that had been conveyed prior to the accident.
d. this child's memory should not be influenced by either stereotypes or post-event information.


Ans: a

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