A Group of Three- to Six-Year-Old Children Was Told About

Multiple Choice

A group of three- to six-year-old children was told about a man named "Sam Stone". For several weeks, "Sam" was described to them as being clumsy. Upon his visit, he did nothing to confirm this stereotype. How did this impact the children's memory?

A) Many three- and four-year-olds responded to these suggestions, but few of the older children did.
B) Many of the five- and six-year-olds responded to these suggestions, but few of the younger children did.
C) Over half the children, regardless of age, responded to these suggestions as well as later information that Sam soiled a bear and tore a book.
D) Over half the children, regardless of age, responded to these suggestions while lower percentages also reported that Sam soiled a bear and tore a book.