Stan was initially uncertain about the man he identified as the burglar in a police line-up. His confidence increased, however, after

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Being asked the same question repeatedly is a form of confirmatory bias, which can increase one's confidence in a particular memory or perception, even if it is incorrect. This is known as the "repeated questioning effect." A and C are not necessarily relevant factors in increasing one's confidence in a police line-up identification.

Stan Was Initially Uncertain About the Man He Identified as the Burglar