Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10313369 Developmental Review 2012 23 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The veracity of child witness testimony is central to the justice system. ► Young children understand lying is morally wrong and do not condone most lies. ► Children's ability to lie effectively related to their cognitive development. ► Social and motivational factors affect children's honesty. ► Different methods of promoting children's truthful reports are discussed.
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Social Sciences and Humanities Psychology Developmental and Educational Psychology
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Children's lies and their detection: Implications for child witness testimony
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