When reviewing sexual abuse testimony given by children at trial, it appears that jurors are _____ to believe young children compared to adolescents.

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Research has shown that jurors are more likely to believe young children (under the age of 7 or 8) than older children or adolescents when it comes to testimony about sexual abuse. This may be due to perceptions of young children as innocent and truthful, and the idea that they may be less likely to fabricate stories for personal gain or attention.

When Reviewing Sexual Abuse Testimony Given by Children at Trial