Some experts believe that children of preschool age should not testify in court because
A) their short-term memory is completely unreliable.
B) their working-memory is completely unreliable.
C) they are highly susceptible to suggestion.
D) they would reject any adult suggestion.

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Children of preschool age have a highly malleable memory and can be easily influenced by suggestions. This makes them susceptible to the manipulation of their testimony, and their statements may not accurately reflect their experience or memory of the incident. Therefore, it is generally not recommended that children of preschool age testify in court.

Some Experts Believe That Children of Preschool Age Should Not