Research Experiments by Wells and Others (1979)show That Incorrect Eyewitnesses

question 98

Multiple Choice

Research experiments by Wells and others (1979) show that incorrect eyewitnesses are believed ________ of the time.

• A)5 percent
• B)20 percent
• C)50 percent
• D)80 percent

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