False positives occur when a person incorrectly "matches" a stimulus that is merely similar to a real memory to that memory.One major problem with eyewitness testimony is that _________.
A)extinction of auditory memories causes the witness to forget what was said
B)witnesses are prone to habituate to the courtroom and forget what happened
C)false positives can cause eyewitness testimony to be quite inaccurate
D)None of these are true.

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False positives can cause eyewitness testimony to be quite inaccurate, as individuals may incorrectly identify a familiar-looking but ultimately innocent person or object as the culprit. This can lead to wrongful convictions and other legal injustices. The other answer choices do not accurately describe a major problem with eyewitness testimony.

False Positives Occur When a Person Incorrectly "Matches" a Stimulus