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Most People Are Familiar with the Concept of a Police

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Most people are familiar with the concept of a police lineup (either in person or with photographs) from watching movies and television programs. Fewer people realize that the standard format of a lineup leads witnesses to occasionally identify innocent people as criminals, and even form false memories of them committing the crime. Describe four ways researchers have suggested police should change the lineup to avoid these problems and improve its accuracy.


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