In addressing the debate regarding children's memories of sexual abuse, it has become clear that:

a. children's memories cannot ever be trusted because children will always say whatever adults expect.
b. it is important to repeatedly question a child who denies sexual abuse, because there is a good chance they have repressed the event.
c. preschoolers are more vulnerable to suggestive questions than are school-aged children.
d. children do not lie about or misremember traumatic experiences, such as sexual abuse.


C

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