PSYC 2400 Lecture 11: PSYC 2400E - Lecture 11 - Feb. 12, 2013.docx
12 Feb 2013
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Children recall fewer descriptors than adults: age 6 to 7 = 1 descriptor, age 10 to 11 = 2. 21 descriptors, adults (18 and older) = 8 descriptors. Most likely report exterior items (i. e. , hair) More difficulty with height, weight, and age. Kids don"t have enough experience to know the difference. As you get older, you get better at identifying things. Children provide less detailed information but are as accurate. The degree to which children"s testimony can be influenced: children are more likely to be influenced by misleading information. Repeating questions: children asked the same question accuracy drops, children assume the person asking the question hasn"t found the answer they"re looking for, so they change their answer. Rapport: child is more likely to give incorrect information to misleading/suggestive questions in warm, supportive atmosphere by adults. This is because the child wants to please their parents.
