Many death row inmates are convicted on the basis of eyewitness testimony.Which statementbest represents what is known about this kind of testimony?
A) Eyewitness testimony is highly reliable.
B) Good and bad eyewitness testimony is evaluated accurately by juries.
C) Eyewitness testimony can be biased by the type of questions that are asked.
D) Eyewitness testimony is never reliable.

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Research has shown that eyewitness testimony can be influenced and biased by the way questions are phrased, as well as other factors such as the eyewitness's level of stress or emotions during the event. It is up to the legal system to ensure that eyewitness testimony is evaluated carefully and accurately by juries. Therefore, option A and D are incorrect. Option B may not always be true, as jury members may not have the necessary training or expertise to evaluate the quality of an eyewitness's testimony.

Many Death Row Inmates Are Convicted on the Basis of Eyewitness