In lineups,witnesses often choose the person who most resembles the image they have stored in memory.This can yield inaccurate identifications and suggests that the _______ stage of memory is affected by the typical lineup procedure.

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The retrieval stage of memory is affected because this is when witnesses are trying to access stored information (the memory of the perpetrator) to make an identification. The lineup process can influence how these memories are retrieved, potentially leading to inaccuracies.

In Lineups,witnesses Often Choose the Person Who Most Resembles the Image