Within an hour after a robbery, the police identify an individual whose modus operandi and description match that described by the victim. Police bring a photo of the individual. This is most accurately called a photographic _____.

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This scenario describes a photographic showup, which is a procedure where a single photograph or image of a suspect is presented to a witness or victim as a potential match. This is different from a lineup, where multiple individuals are presented for identification, or a confrontation, where the accused and victim/witness meet face-to-face. The term "identification" is too broad to accurately capture the specific procedure being described.

Within an Hour After a Robbery, the Police Identify an Individual