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. 2020 May 20;13(4):872–882. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00418-x

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
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.