Children May Testify Only If

question 48

Multiple Choice

Children may testify only if

• A)they are a minimum of ten years of age.
• B)a psychologist testifies that they are aware of the obligation to tell the truth.
• C)the judge allows them to testify after the child is questioned (voir dire).
• D)they have competed the first grade.

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Definitions:

Original Obedience Study

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Subjects

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Arms Control

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Pros and Cons

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