Evidence suggests that when the real criminal is NOT included in a "live" line-up, most witnesses
A)will be accurate and inform the police that the person is NOT present.
B)will be inaccurate and select the person who most closely resembles the real criminal.
C)will refuse to answer and ask to leave the police station.
D)None of the above

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Research has shown that when the real criminal is not included in a line-up, witnesses are more likely to choose the person who most closely resembles the perpetrator, rather than accurately informing the police that the person is not present. This is known as the "relative judgment" effect.

Evidence Suggests That When the Real Criminal Is NOT Included