Evidence suggests that when the real criminal is not included in a "live" lineup,most witnesses
A)will be inaccurate and select the person who most closely resembles the real criminal.
B)will be accurate and inform the police that the person is not present.
C)will refuse to answer and ask to leave the police station.
D)will experience source confusion and fail to identify any perpetrator due to uncertainty.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the real criminal is not included in a "live" lineup, eyewitnesses are more likely to select the person who most closely resembles the real criminal, even if that individual is innocent. This is known as the "resemblance heuristic," and it is a common phenomenon in eyewitness identifications. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Evidence Suggests That When the Real Criminal Is Not Included