When criminal psychologists distinguish between system variables and estimator variables as two sources of inaccuracy in eyewitness reports and identifications, they are distinguishing between variables ____.
A) that are under the control of the criminal justice system versus those that are not
B) that are static versus those that are present only at the scene of the crime
C) that are relatively objective versus those that are subjective
D) that are based on memory versus those based on inference

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System variables are those that the criminal justice system can control, such as lineup procedures, while estimator variables are beyond control, like lighting conditions during the crime.

When Criminal Psychologists Distinguish Between System Variables and Estimator Variables