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Sivan, Abigail B. – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1991
This article reviews research on child development relevant to the question of the veracity of mistreatment allegations made by children ages two to five years. The article covers research on thought and language, memory and learning, fears, fantasy, play, and television's effects. It is concluded that preschoolers base their play on the reality…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Credibility
