In an experiment at a daycare centre, a young man read a story to preschoolers and gave them a treat. A week later, an experimenter asked the children in Group 1 leading questions about aggressive acts that never occurred (Did he throw a crayon at a child?). She asked the children in Group 2 leading questions but also used influence techniques. The results showed that:
A) three-year-olds in Group 2 said, "Yes" to over 80% of the allegations suggested to them.
B) three-year-olds in Group 1 said, "No, it didn't happen" to all the allegations.
C) six-year-olds in Group 2 said, "Yes, it happened" to 15% of the allegations suggested to them.
D) there were no significant differences in the responses of children in Group 1 and Group 2.

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The experiment showed that three-year-olds in Group 2 (who were exposed to influence techniques) were more likely to say "Yes" to allegations that never occurred. Specifically, they said "Yes" to over 80% of the allegations suggested to them. This is the only option that accurately describes the results of the experiment.

In an Experiment at a Daycare Centre, a Young Man