Eyewitness testimony has been found to be most accurate when
A)a weapon is used in the commission of a crime.
B)the witness is distracted or must fill in gaps in their memory with stereotyped information.
C)the witness is presented a simultaneous,as opposed to a sequential,line-up.
D)the witness has ample time to observe the person under good viewing conditions.

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Research has found that eyewitness testimony is most accurate when the witness has ample time to observe the person under good viewing conditions. This allows the witness to form a more detailed and accurate memory of the perpetrator's features and actions, leading to more reliable testimony. The other options listed have been found to decrease the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.

Eyewitness Testimony Has Been Found to Be Most Accurate When