Research has found that interviewing a preschooler right after an event has taken place about the details of that event will produce the least accurate memories because the child is typically still so upset.

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Research suggests that interviewing a child immediately after an event can actually lead to more accurate memories, as the details are fresher in their mind. The emotional state of the child can affect the accuracy, but it's not accurate to say that immediate interviews always result in the least accurate memories.

Research Has Found That Interviewing a Preschooler Right After an Event