Bias-reducing instructions are used to assist eyewitnesses to be accurate in their identification of a suspect. An example of such instructions, as noted in the text, is telling the eyewitness that:

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Bias-reducing instructions should be neutral and not suggest to the eyewitness that the suspect is definitely in the lineup or photo spread. Option A acknowledges the possibility that the true criminal might not be in the lineup or photo spread, which can reduce the pressure on the eyewitness to make a positive identification even if none of the choices are a good match.

Bias-Reducing Instructions Are Used to Assist Eyewitnesses to Be Accurate