Citation

Everson MD, Boat BW. Appl. Cogn. Psychol. 1997; 11(7): S55-S74.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, John Wiley and Sons)

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Abstract

Although many props are used in child assessments to facilitate communication, none are as hotly debated as the use of anatomical dolls in forensic evaluations of child sexual abuse. This article examines two arguments against doll use - that their efficacy as interview aids is unproven and that they are sexually suggestive. It also offers a methodological critique of existing studies of anatomical dolls and argues that because of design limitations, these studies have minimal generalizability to actual forensic practice. This article suggests a number of design features for future research on anatomical dolls to increase the forensic relevance and utility in guiding practice. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Applied Cognitive Psychology, 1997. Copyright © 1997 by John Wiley and Sons)

Early Childhood
Play Behavior
Child Victim
Child Abuse Victim
Child Sexual Abuse Victim
Sexual Assault Victim
Anatomically Correct Dolls
Psychosexual Behavior
Child Behavior
Victim Behavior
Abuse Evaluation
Play Behavior
Mental Health Assessment
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