Research Has Shown That One Reason Why Children May Give

question 135

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that one reason why children may give inaccurate testimony in criminal proceedings is:

• A) they want to escape from an unpleasant situation.
• B) they have trouble remembering stressful events.
• C) they are trying to mislead the investigators.
• D) they are susceptible to misleading questions.

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