Talwar & Crossman (2012) - created from Mind Map

Examines lie-telling in child witness testimony May be coached by an adult Fabrication/Misrepresentation/Denial Children tell lies from an early age Ability to Lie requires.... Results suggest children will lie for others Custody Battle Negative Consequences False reports of Abuse Maltreatment Cases Not skilled - Leak information Age improves ability to maintain lies understanding of beliefs & false beliefs Children with developmental issues Young witnesses less capable of lying effectively when elaboration req. executive functioning abilities....... Working Memory & Inhibitory Control Less likely to be capable of generating or maintaining false reports May be motivated to lie only when it does not negatively affect them More likely to lie for parents whe knew they would not get blamed

Talwar & Crossman (2012)