Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding eyewitness testimony?
a) Eyewitness testimony is very accurate.
b) The stress of witnessing a crime makes the memory very reliable.
c) Eyewitnesses encode the most important information at the scene.
d) Eyewitness testimony is relied upon in the U.S. courts and legal system.
Answer: d
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