Six-year-old Shirley,a witness to a robbery,was asked to testify at the trial.The defense argued that her testimony would be invalid because:
A)at her age,she has no long-term memories.
B)her memories are highly susceptible to suggestion.
C)she is more likely to embellish her memories.
D)children cannot recall details of events sequentially.

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The defense argument that her memories are highly susceptible to suggestion is the most valid concern regarding Shirley's testimony. Children's memories are more malleable and can be influenced by external factors such as leading questions or adult influence. However, the other options listed are not necessarily true for all children and do not negate the validity of her testimony alone.

Six-Year-Old Shirley,a Witness to a Robbery,was Asked to Testify at the Trial.The