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Direct linkGolding, Jonathan M.; Fryman, Heather M.; Marsil, Dorothy F.; Yozwiak, John A. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2003
Objective: This study investigated the effect of child witness demeanor (defined as crying) on mock jurors' decisions in a simulated First-Degree rape trial. Method: One hundred and thirty-three undergraduates serving in the role of mock jurors read a trial summary in which the primary independent variable was the demeanor of the alleged child…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Crying, Predictor Variables
Peer reviewedNayak, Madhabika B.; Milner, Joel S. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
A study investigated the performance of high- and low-risk (for child abuse) mothers on cognitive measures in a cry (crying infant) and no-cry condition. High-risk mothers had lower conceptual ability, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving skills. The difficulty high-risk mothers have in using feedback to modify their behavior is discussed.…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Abuse, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes
