Table 2.
Sample representative of lures (exemplars), nonexemplars, and a correct response (one when the confederate knows the safe word, and variations of responses that might be presented for a confederate who does not know the safe word)
Type of Scenario Presented | Sample Statement Presented | Sample Correct Response |
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Simple Lure | “Come with me.” |
Child: “Do you know the safe word?” Confederate: “Skyscraper” (correct safe word) Child: “Okay” and goes with the adult. Tells parent or adult. |
Incentive Lure | “I have a new video game. Come with me and I’ll show you.” |
Child: “Do you know the safe word?” Confederate: “No” Child: “No” and runs away. Tells parent or adult. |
Assistance Lure | “I’ve lost my dog. Can you come and help me find her?” |
Child: “I can’t come if you don’t know the safe word.” Confederate: “Is it abracadabra?” Child: “No” and runs away to adult or parent and reports it. |
Authoritative Lure | “Your mom said it was ok for you to come to my house.” |
Child: “Did mom tell you the safe word” Confederate: “She must have forgotten.” Child: “No” and runs to parent to tell them. |
Non-example | “I like your hat.” | Child: “Thank you.” and keeps moving along. |