Concerning eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Since DNA testing became available, more than 330 people who were convicted in the United States of major crimes have been exonerated after serving an average of more than 13 years in prison.
B)An eyewitness's perception and memory for an event may be affected by his or her attitudes and expectations.
C)Our everyday perceptions are rarely as inaccurate or distorted as those of an emotional eyewitness to a crime.
D)Personal objectivity requires frequent reality testing to maintain.

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Eyewitness testimony can often be inaccurate or distorted, even in everyday situations, not just in the high-stress context of witnessing a crime. This contradicts the assertion that our everyday perceptions are rarely as inaccurate or distorted as those of an emotional eyewitness to a crime. Factors such as attention, stress, expectations, and cognitive biases can affect the accuracy of our perceptions and memories in various contexts.

Concerning Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE