Cueing or priming occurs when wording, visuals, or tone nudge a child toward a particular answer. Examples include leading phrases, exaggerated expressions, or teacher presence during responses.
The Puppet Interview app uses neutral prompts and subtle engagement cues to keep attention without biasing choices. Avoid evaluative language and keep instructions brief.
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Peer-Reviewed Research
Evaluation of a puppet interview to measure young children's self-reports of temperament
Roth et al., Behaviour Change (2004)
Longitudinal changes in preschoolers' self-reported psychological and social problems: Feasibility, reliability, and cross-informant agreement
Chan et al., Child Psychiatry & Human Development (2025)
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