Exposure to a suspect's photograph has been found to
A)produce fewer identifications of that person as perpetrator of the crime.
B)produce more identifications of that person as perpetrator of the crime.
C)not affect identifications of that person.
D)produce more identifications in simultaneous,but not sequential arrays.

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Exposure to a suspect's photograph has been found to produce more identifications of that person as perpetrator of the crime. This is called the "photo bias effect" and refers to the tendency to identify someone from a photograph even if they were not actually present during the crime. This effect can lead to wrongful convictions and is a major concern in the criminal justice system.

Exposure to a Suspect's Photograph Has Been Found to