What happens when eyewitnesses are told to choose a person from a lineup compared to being told that they can choose a person from the lineup, but that the suspect may not be there?

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When eyewitnesses are instructed to choose a person from a lineup, they feel more pressure to make a selection, increasing the likelihood of choosing someone, even if uncertain. Conversely, when informed that the suspect may not be present, they feel less compelled to choose, reducing the likelihood of selecting someone.

What Happens When Eyewitnesses Are Told to Choose a Person