When children are interviewed about their recollections of possible sexual abuse,their reports are especially credible if
A) they are asked specific,detailed questions about the issue rather than more general,open-ended questions.
B) after responding to an interviewer,they are repeatedly asked the same question they just answered.
C) they use anatomically correct dolls to indicate if and where they had been physically touched.
D) involved adults have not discussed the issue with them prior to the interview.

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Children's reports are more credible when adults involved have not discussed the issue with them prior to the interview, as this reduces the risk of the children's recollections being influenced or altered by suggestions or expectations from others.

When Children Are Interviewed About Their Recollections of Possible Sexual