Six-year-old Shirley, a witness to a robbery, was asked to testify at a trial. The defense argued that her testimony could 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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Research suggests that young children are highly suggestible and can be influenced by leading questions or hints from adults. Therefore, the defense's argument that Shirley's testimony could be invalid because her memories are highly susceptible to suggestion is valid.

Six-Year-Old Shirley, a Witness to a Robbery, Was Asked to Testify