Regarding eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Judgments of color made under monochromatic light are highly unreliable.
B)The less time an eyewitness has to observe an event, the less well she or he will perceive and remember it.
C)The confidence of an eyewitness in their testimony is a good predictor of his or her accuracy.
D)Alcohol intoxication impairs one's later ability to recall events.

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The confidence of an eyewitness in their testimony has been shown through various studies to not reliably predict the accuracy of their memories. Factors such as suggestion, stress, and the passage of time can influence confidence levels without necessarily improving the accuracy of the testimony.

Regarding Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE