Isabella was hit by a car while she was walking on the road and sustained minor injuries. She filed a case against the car driver. As the case was being investigated, several witnesses on the road provided conflicting statements about the accident. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely a reason for contradictory statements of the witnesses?

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The reason for contradictory statements of the witnesses is most likely individual differences in perception. Each witness may have perceived the accident differently due to their unique background, experiences, biases, and emotions. This can result in conflicting statements even if they all had good intentions and were telling the truth.

Isabella Was Hit by a Car While She Was Walking