Which of the following is an example of a system variable that might lead to inaccuracies in eyewitness identifications in lineups?
A)The number of people chosen to appear in the lineup alongside the suspect
B)Whether the eyewitness is confident about his or her identification of the criminal during the lineup procedure
C)Whether the eyewitness and the criminal are of the same race/ethnicity
D)Whether the eyewitness is confident about the original statement that he or she gave to the police

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System variables refer to aspects of the lineup procedure that can be controlled by the legal system, such as the number of people chosen to appear in the lineup alongside the suspect. This can influence the accuracy of eyewitness identifications.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a System