Question 1

Describe how ecologically valid research has been used to investigate children's ability to remember stressful events such as physical or sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

Response should focus on studies of children's ability to remember stressful medical procedures, inoculations, and medical examinations as an example of an ecologically valid approach, because (1) they include some abuse-relevant elements without exposing children to unnecessary distressing events, and (2) these events are objectively verifiable.

Question 2

According to Malloy, Lamb, and Katz, what are some of the possible reasons that applied researchers have found that forensic interviewers fail to adhere to recommended interview practices?

Accepted Answer

Response should include (1) the demands of forensic interviewing on interviewers and the limited language and attentional abilities of children, (2) the need for accessible information, guidelines, and recommendations from researchers related to best practices in the forensic interviewing of children, and (3) continued training and supervision of investigative interviewers working with children.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly characterizes applied research in psychology?
A) It often faces more stringent deadlines in order to gain relevance
B) It does not differ methodologically from basic research in psychology
C) Its findings are disseminated in academic journals alongside basic research
D) It is typically not funded by government agencies

Accepted Answer

Applied research in psychology often faces more stringent deadlines in order to gain relevance because it is focused on solving practical problems in real-world settings. The findings of applied research are intended to be directly applicable to improving people's lives, which requires a greater emphasis on timeliness and practicality than basic research, which seeks to build a foundational understanding of human behavior and cognition.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a feature of forensic investigative interviewing supported by international consensus among applied researchers?
A) The use of suggestive questioning can facilitate the accuracy of children's interview responses
B) Interviews must first establish rapport with children being interviewed
C) Children should be allowed to practice providing narrative descriptions of events that are not the focus of the investigative interview
D) Investigative interviews should be conducted using open-ended questions

Accepted Answer

The use of suggestive questioning is not supported by international consensus among applied researchers in forensic investigative interviewing. In fact, it is widely recognized as a problematic technique that can lead to inaccurate or unreliable information. The other options are all supported features of forensic investigative interviewing for children.

Question 5

The NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol is designed to maximize the amount of information elicited from _____ memory during a forensic interview:
A) Free-recall
B) Long-term
C) Recognition
D) Context-dependent

Accepted Answer

The NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol is designed to maximize the amount of information elicited from free-recall memory during a forensic interview. This type of memory retrieval allows the individual to recall information from memory without any prompts or cues. The protocol utilizes open-ended questions and encourages the interviewee to provide as much information as possible from their own recollection, rather than relying on prompts or suggestions from the interviewer.

Question 6

According to the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol, which of the following is an example of an interview prompt to avoid?
A) "Tell me what might have happened"
B) "Tell me everything that happened as well as you can remember"
C) "Tell me more about what happened that night"
D) "Tell me about the person you mentioned who was with you"

Accepted Answer

The prompt "Tell me what might have happened" suggests to the interviewee that possibilities and speculation are acceptable responses, rather than sticking to actual events or observations. This can lead to the interviewee providing inaccurate or false information. The other prompts all focus on specific aspects of the situation and encourage the interviewee to provide factual details.

Question 7

Approximately _____ of children in post-separation families give evidence of adjustment problems compared with _____ of children in married families:
A) 25%; 15%
B) 50%; 10%
C) 10%; 5%
D) 70%; 5%

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 25% of children in post-separation families exhibit adjustment problems, compared to about 15% of children in intact, married families. This suggests that while there is an increased risk of adjustment problems in children from separated families, the majority of children in both groups do not exhibit these problems.

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the interrelated factors found to significantly account for individual differences in children's adjustment following their parents' separation?
A) Reductions in the quality of relationships with other children
B) Negative attributions of teachers to parents who separate
C) The number of siblings in a family prior to separation
D) The amount of information given to children about the separation

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Describe the five interrelated factors found to significantly account for individual differences in children's adjustment following their parents' separation.

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Quiz 13: Appendix C: Sample Write-Up for Motor Proficiency Tests

Describe how ecologically valid research has been used to investigate children's ability to remember stressful events such as physical or sexual abuse.

According to Malloy, Lamb, and Katz, what are some of the possible reasons that applied researchers have found that forensic interviewers fail to adhere to recommended interview practices?

Which of the following correctly characterizes applied research in psychology?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of forensic investigative interviewing supported by international consensus among applied researchers?

The NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol is designed to maximize the amount of information elicited from _____ memory during a forensic interview:

According to the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol, which of the following is an example of an interview prompt to avoid?

Approximately _ of children in post-separation families give evidence of adjustment problems compared with _ of children in married families:

Which of the following is one of the interrelated factors found to significantly account for individual differences in children's adjustment following their parents' separation?

Describe the five interrelated factors found to significantly account for individual differences in children's adjustment following their parents' separation.