Regarding Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 373

Multiple Choice

Regarding eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The victim of a crime is a more accurate eyewitness than an observer.
• B)The presence of a weapon impairs an eyewitness's ability to accurately identify the culprit's face.
• C)Very high levels of stress increase the accuracy of eyewitness perceptions.
• D)The more confident the eyewitness, the more accurate the eyewitness will be.

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