Research suggests that the best way to encourage truthful testimony by children is to ________

a. reassure them that their friends have had the same experiences.
b. reward them when they tell you that something happened.
c. scold them if you believe that they are lying.
d. try to avoid asking the child leading questions.


Answer: d

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