A police officer is interviewing a young child about a possible instance of child abuse. What should the interviewer do and avoid doing?
What will be an ideal response?
(a) An interviewer should talk with the child soon after the suspected incident. (b) A single interviewer should not ask the same question twice within a short time. (c) Questions should be open-ended, such as "Tell me what happened," instead of suggesting a possible answer. (d) Try to avoid letting the child compare answers with other children. (e) Do not offer dolls for acting out the event, but letting the child draw something is okay. (f) Make sure the child understands the question!
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a. an increase in the movement ratio during Stages 1 and 2. b. an eventual decrease in CS response strength during Stage 2. c. an increase in CS response strength during Stage 1. d. a sudden decrease in the movement ratio during Stage 1.
Which risk factor is most likely to increase a child's vulnerability to psychopathology?
a. chronic poverty b. impulsivity c. two-career families d. lack of siblings
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A) dopamine B) acetylcholine C) noradrenaline D) norepinephrine E) Select
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A. the reliability of the test. B. the internal consistency of the test. C. the validity of the test. D. interjudge agreement on what responses mean.