Regarding eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Most victims do not have an adequate weapon focus.
B) Victims who are certain of their eyewitness testimony are rarely wrong.
C) Eyewitness testimony is generally very accurate with few people being wrongly convicted of a crime based on it.
D) Perception rarely provides an instant replay of events.

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Perception does not provide an exact replay of events, as memory can be influenced by various factors such as attention, stress, and post-event information. Thus, eyewitness testimony may not always be entirely accurate. Choices A and B are not true, as weapon focus and certainty do not necessarily guarantee accurate testimony. Choice C is also not entirely accurate, as there have been numerous cases of wrongful convictions based on eyewitness testimony.

Regarding Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE