An animated puppet is a digital character that speaks lines and reacts gently while children choose between options. Animated puppets make standardized prompts feel friendly and reduce pressure to please an adult interviewer.
In puppet-led flows, two characters offer contrasting statements in a forced-choice format. Small engagement cues keep attention without biasing answers.
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