According to your textbook, which one of these statements is the most accurate regarding eyewitness testimonies?
a. They are not accurate and should therefore be disallowed.
b. Though highly variable and easily influenced, they are often reliable.
c. The reports are reliable only if the witness is very certain.
d. Children are more likely than adults to give accurate testimony.
B
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