After the standoff with the bank robbers ended, police detectives immediately took each of the hostages into a trailer to interview them. Why did the detectives use this approach to get the witnesses' statements?

A. To limit the misinformation effect
B. To optimize constructive memory
C. To curtail flashbulb memory formation
D. To reduce reconstructive memory


Answer: A

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