Researchers Question the Reliability and Validity of a Child's Testimony

question 8

Multiple Choice

Researchers question the reliability and validity of a child's testimony in court based on all of the following concerns EXCEPT

• A)desire for revenge.
• B)reliability of memory.
• C)understanding of the obligation to tell the truth.
• D)vulnerability to suggestion.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Basis

A justification or foundation for belief or action that is considered fair or sensible under given circumstances.

Claims

Demands for something due or believed to be due, typically used in the context of legal or insurance disputes.

Consent Order

A statement in which a company agrees to stop disputed behavior but does not admit that it broke the law.

Federal Trade Commission

An independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 to prevent unfair business practices and to protect consumers.