Memory researchers spend so much effort on eyewitness memory studies to ______.
A. prove that the brain stores memories in different areas
B. show that memory can be infallible
C. help prosecutors improve their conviction rates
D. help prevent wrongful convictions in court
Answer: D
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A. constant B. extraneous C. independent D. dependent
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a) 25 b) 18 c) 8 d) 5