After an armed robbery, witnesses aren't often able to describe the culprit. Which of the following are most likely the reasons why?
a. The event was unexpected, and they were frightened.
b. The lights were too bright, and they saw everything but can't put it into words.
c. The event seemed planned and was distracting.
d. They were looking somewhere else and thinking about other things.
Answer: A
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