According to the Supreme Court opinion in Manson v. Braithwaite (1977), involving identifying a man from a single photograph whom the identifier had seen only once in poor light for several minutes:

a. such evidence must always be excluded if it is suggestive.
b. reliability is the linchpin in determining the admissibility of identification testimony.
c. photographic identification procedures are per se unconstitutional.
d. no identification based on a single photograph is ever reliable.


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. reduce uncertainty b. feeling more secure c. increasing feelings of solidarity d. attracted to a particular country

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