Question 1

Two difficult concepts the authors suggest interviewers avoid or simplify during the interview process are ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

The correct choices are time and numbers because these concepts can be challenging for interviewees to accurately recall or articulate during an interview, leading to potential inaccuracies or misunderstandings. Simplifying questions related to time and numbers can make it easier for interviewees to provide clear and accurate responses.

Question 2

Jill is interviewing 6-year-old Ben.She begins by asking Ben what he did at school yesterday starting from the morning.Jill is engaging in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Narrative practice involves encouraging individuals, especially children, to tell a story or describe events in a structured manner. By asking Ben to recount his day from the beginning, Jill is helping him practice organizing his thoughts and expressing them in a narrative form, which is a key aspect of narrative practice.

Question 3

The authors maintain that a "one-protocol-fits-all" ______.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "may be too limiting" suggests that a "one-protocol-fits-all" approach could restrict flexibility or adaptability, which aligns with concerns about applying a single method to diverse situations or problems.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the state of child interviewing presently?

Accepted Answer

There has been significant progress in the development of tools and techniques for interviewing children, leading to a variety of effective methods available to practitioners. This includes structured protocols like the NICHD Protocol, which are widely recognized and used.

Question 5

______ children are more likely to be prone to suggestibility.

Accepted Answer

Young children are more likely to be prone to suggestibility due to their developing cognitive abilities and reliance on external cues for understanding situations.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the contexts discussed by the authors in which social support during an interview may be very helpful?

Accepted Answer

The contexts discussed where social support during an interview may be very helpful include situations involving children who are anxious, those with insecure or disrupted attachment histories, and those who demonstrate poorer executive functioning or working memory. The context of children who have a history of lying is not mentioned as one where social support during an interview is specifically helpful.

Question 7

Mary is being interviewed to determine whether or not she has been sexually abused by her stepfather.The interviewer tells Mary that if she tells the truth about what her stepfather did to her, she'll be considered a good little girl and will get to go do something fun.The interviewer then proceeds to nod in agreement when Mary discloses abuse.This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

The interviewer's behavior of promising a reward for certain disclosures and nodding in agreement when abuse is disclosed is an example of selective reinforcement. This technique can inadvertently encourage a child to provide responses that they believe the interviewer wants to hear, rather than the truth.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a tenet of cognitive interviewing for adults?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive interviewing encourages interviewees to mentally reconstruct contexts, report all details, and recount events in various orders, but it advises against repeatedly asking the same questions to avoid pressuring the interviewee or suggesting that their previous answers were unsatisfactory.

Question 9

Yes/no questions can be useful, and are not highly leading; however, they may induce ______.

Accepted Answer

Yes/no questions can induce response bias because they limit the respondent's answers to two options, potentially leading them to choose an answer that doesn't fully reflect their views or experiences.

Question 10

Kayla is being interviewed by Sally about some physical abuse allegations.Sally asks Kayla, "Did your mother use a belt, or a paddle, when she spanked you?" Sally may be making the mistake of asking ______.

Accepted Answer

Sally is asking a forced-choice question, which limits Kayla's response to the options provided, potentially overlooking other possibilities or details.

Question 11

James is being interviewed to determine if he has experienced physical abuse in the form of corporal punishment by his father.The interviewer tells James that adults who use physical violence on children are bad people, and that they need to be brought to justice.This is an example of an interviewer invoking ______ during the interview.

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is introducing a stereotype by labeling adults who use physical violence as "bad people," which can influence James's responses by inducing a stereotype about such individuals.

Question 12

Katie is being interviewed by Mallory to determine if child sexual abuse has occurred.Mallory opens the interview by asking Katie what she likes to do for fun, plays a game of uno with Katie, lets Katie know that she knows it is hard to stuck in a room answering questions and to let her know if she needs a break at any time.Mallory is ______.

Accepted Answer

Mallory is establishing rapport by starting the interview with light, non-threatening conversation topics and activities. This approach helps to make Katie feel more comfortable and safe, which is crucial when discussing sensitive topics like potential abuse.

Question 13

Throughout the chapter, the authors are relying on what they call ______.

Accepted Answer

The authors refer to their methodology as a "toolbox approach," implying they utilize a diverse set of tools or methods to address the subject matter.

Question 14

Adam is being interviewed about possible physical abuse by Tim.Tim asks Adam why Adam came to talk to him; however, Adam does not respond.Tim probes again, letting Adam know it is important.When Adam doesn't respond again, Tim asks Adam what the school counselors talked to him about last week.What is Tim doing here?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adam is being interviewed about possible physical...

Question 15

Interviews differ from ordinary conversations in that they usually have a definite purpose, a question-answer format, and ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviews differ from ordinary conversations in that...

Question 16

Jimmy is interviewing Tom about some abuse allegations.Jimmy asks Tom, "Tom, can you tell me about the times your stepfather snuck into your room at night and laid in bed with you?" Jimmy is making which of the following mistakes?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy is making the mistake of asking leading questions, which suggests an answer or assumes information not provided by the interviewee, potentially influencing the responses.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a phase of "phased approach" interviews discussed by the authors?

Accepted Answer

The "phased approach" to interviews typically includes the preparatory phase, information gathering phase, and closure phase. The determination phase is not mentioned as part of this approach, suggesting it is not a recognized phase within the context provided.

Question 18

______ is an approach where memory for mundane or fictitious experiences, or naturally occurring stressful experiences, is investigated to determine the accuracy of children's reports and how best to interview children.

Accepted Answer

Analogue research is an approach used to investigate the accuracy of children's reports on mundane or fictitious experiences, or naturally occurring stressful experiences, by simulating these conditions in a controlled environment. This method helps in understanding how best to interview children to get accurate information.

Question 19

Field studies show that children's memories and statements are ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Field studies show that children's memories and...

Question 20

The narrative elaboration interview facilitates developmentally sensitive interviews for children aged ______.

Accepted Answer

The narrative elaboration interview is designed to be developmentally appropriate for children aged 4-12, helping them to provide detailed and coherent narratives.

Quiz 19: When Interviewing Children: a Review and Update

Two difficult concepts the authors suggest interviewers avoid or simplify during the interview process are and .