In a police lineup,a witness sometimes picks the best available suspect,who may not be guilty.Why does that risk arise?

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In a police lineup,a witness sometimes picks the best available suspect,who may not be guilty.Why does that risk arise?​

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A police lineup functions similarly to a multiple-choice test, where the witness may choose the person who looks most like the perpetrator among the presented options, even if the actual perpetrator is not in the lineup. This format can lead to the selection of the "best available" suspect rather than an accurate identification.

In a Police Lineup,a Witness Sometimes Picks the Best Available