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Suppose you need to question a preschool child about an event. How would you maximize your likelihood of the child’s giving an accurate account of what occurred?

Young children can have largely accurate memories, but they can also tell tall tales, make errors, and succumb to misleading questions. Children’s ability to remember events can be influenced by information and experiences that may interfere with their memories. These can include conversations with parents and adults, exposure to media, and sometimes intentional suggestions directed at changing the child’s view of what transpired. Children’s vulnerability to suggestion is discussed in Applying Developmental Science.