Research language
Trigger object
An item placed during an investigation in the hope it draws activity or becomes a focus for interaction.
Trigger objects might be toys, personal belongings, or historically relevant items left in a monitored space.
Photograph the setup before and after, and avoid touching the object mid-session if you want cleaner before/after comparisons.
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