Which of the following statements is TRUE of eyewitness testimony?
A) Eyewitnesses are often more correct than confident.
B) Confident eyewitnesses are less accurate when making identifications soon after the event.
C) A confident witness is not necessarily an accurate witness.
D) Eyewitnesses who pay attention to details are most likely to pay attention to the culprit's face.
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