OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORITY - POSSIBLE EFFECTS ON CHILDRENS TESTIMONY

Authors
MEYER J JESILOW P
Citation
J. Meyer et P. Jesilow, OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORITY - POSSIBLE EFFECTS ON CHILDRENS TESTIMONY, Psychology, crime & law, 3(2), 1996, pp. 81-95
Citations number
58
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology,"Criminology & Penology",Law
Journal title
Psychology, crime & law → ACNP
ISSN journal
1068316X
Volume
3
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
81 - 95
Database
ISI
SICI code
1068-316X(1996)3:2<81:OTA-PE>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
This article reviews research done on children's testimony and suggest s that obedience to authority may be one factor that future studies sh ould address. The manner in which authority may influence youngsters' accounts is discussed. Suggestions for improving the accuracy of child ren's testimony are presented.