Which statement is the MOST reasonable conclusion based on the evidence presented in the text on the accuracy of eyewitness memory?
A) Eyewitness testimony and identification are very accurate.
B) Eyewitness testimony and identification are often inaccurate.
C) Both eyewitness testimony and identification are necessarily inaccurate.
D) Eyewitness testimony and identification rarely affect jury decisions.

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The text presents multiple studies and examples that show the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory and identification, including the prevalence of false identifications and wrongful convictions based on eyewitness testimony. While the text acknowledges that eyewitnesses can sometimes provide accurate information, the overall evidence supports the conclusion that eyewitness testimony and identification are often inaccurate.

Which Statement Is the MOST Reasonable Conclusion Based on the Evidence