Whose Eyewitness Testimony Is Probably the Most Reliable

question 70

Multiple Choice

Whose eyewitness testimony is probably the most reliable?

• A)Millie's report given immediately after a grocery store robbery.She was simply asked to tell the police what she saw.
• B)Fred's report given in court about a bank robbery a month ago.He has been interviewed several times by the defense attorney before appearing in court.
• C)Sue's report given immediately after observing an attempted rape.She was asked very specific questions by the police,who had identified a suspect immediately after the assault.
• D)All of these would be equally reliable.

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