What Is an Example of a System Variable That Might

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a system variable that might lead to inaccuracies in eyewitness identifications in lineups?

• A) The number of people chosen to appear in the lineup alongside the suspect
• B) Whether the eyewitness is confident about his or her identification of the eyewitness during the lineup procedure
• C) Whether the eyewitness and the criminal are of the same race/ethnicity
• D) Whether the witness is confident about the original statement that he or she gave to the police

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