Which of the following procedures would lead to more accurate identification in a lineup?

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Presenting the lineup sequentially (one person at a time) has been found to lead to more accurate identification than presenting the lineup simultaneously (all people at once). This prevents the witness from comparing the people in the lineup to each other and forces them to rely on their memory of the suspect's appearance. The other choices are not likely to lead to more accurate identification. Insisting on silence may create more pressure for the witness and distract from visual memory, the foils differing greatly in appearance may make the suspect stand out too much or make the witness focus on appearance rather than memory, and assuring the witness that the suspect is in the lineup may create bias towards choosing the suspect, even if they are not the true culprit.

Which of the Following Procedures Would Lead to More Accurate