Loftus (1974)gave subjects a description of an armed robbery. Eighteen percent presented with only circumstantial evidence convicted the defendant. When an eyewitness' identification was provided in addition to the circumstantial evidence, what percentage convicted the defendant?

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When an eyewitness identification was added to the circumstantial evidence, 72% of the jurors convicted the defendant, demonstrating the significant impact of eyewitness testimony on juror decision-making.

Loftus (1974)gave Subjects a Description of an Armed Robbery