Bias-reducing instructions are used to assist eyewitnesses to be accurate in their identification of a suspect. An example of such instructions, as noted in the text, is telling the eyewitness that _____ in the lineup or photo spread.

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Telling the eyewitness that the true criminal might not be in the lineup or photo spread is an example of bias-reducing instructions. This helps to prevent the eyewitness from feeling pressured to make an identification when they are unsure, thereby reducing the likelihood of misidentification.

Bias-Reducing Instructions Are Used to Assist Eyewitnesses to Be Accurate