You Witness a Crime and Are Asked to Take Part

question 54

Multiple Choice

You witness a crime and are asked to take part in an eyewitness lineup. You are aware of how unreliable they can be, but you hope to help the police apprehend the correct person. Which statement is one of the recommendations you have read about regarding eyewitness lineups?

• A)They should be conducted "double-blind."
• B)They should always include the person who committed the crime.
• C)They should be conducted without instruction to not bias you.
• D)They should not be videotaped.

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