Which of the following procedures,used by law enforcement officials,is most likely to reduce eyewitness errors?
A)Encouraging witnesses to speak to each other before talking to the police
B)Strongly opposing the use of double-blind procedures
C)Presenting the suspects to the witness in a sequential fashion, one at a time
D)Giving the witnesses background information on the suspect

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Presenting suspects to the witness in a sequential fashion, one at a time, can reduce eyewitness errors by reducing the chances of witnesses being influenced by the presence of other suspects. This approach allows the witness to focus solely on the identification of each individual suspect. Encouraging witnesses to speak to each other before talking to the police (A) can lead to collaborative memory distortion or contamination. Double-blind procedures (B) are widely accepted as the best method for conducting eyewitness identifications. Giving witnesses background information on the suspect (D) can lead to unconscious suggestions or bias.

Which of the Following Procedures,used by Law Enforcement Officials,is Most