You are a juror in a criminal trial. Based on what you have read in this chapter, which of these statements about eyewitness testimony is most accurate?
A. Eyewitness testimony cannot be taken seriously unless there is physical evidence to back it up.
B. Because human memory is so accurate, eyewitness testimony is some of the most reliable evidence available.
C. Because human memory is a reconstructive process, eyewitness testimony cannot be trusted.
D. Eyewitness testimony is most believable if authorities have taken steps to avoid inducing memory errors in witnesses.
Answer: D
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