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Most People Are Familiar with the Concept of a Police

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Most people are familiar with the concept of a police lineup (either in person or with photographs) from watching movies and television programs. Fewer people realize that the standard format of a lineup leads witnesses to occasionally identify innocent people as criminals, and even form false memories of them committing the crime. Describe four ways researchers have suggested police should change the lineup to avoid these problems and improve its accuracy.


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Unidirectional

Refers to a process or communication that moves in one direction only, without a return path or feedback loop.

Audiences

Groups of individuals who receive and react to messages, such as those in media, communications, or presentations.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Specific Evidence

Concrete, detailed, and relevant data or information that supports a claim, argument, or investigation.

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