What procedure do psychologists recommend to reduce the probability that a witness will identify an incorrect person in a police lineup?
A)Encourage the witness to identify someone.
B)Let the witness examine all suspects repeatedly before making a choice.
C)Ask for a confidence level percentage instead of a definite yes or no.
D)Identify to the witness the person the police most strongly suspect.

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What procedure do psychologists recommend to reduce the probability that a witness will identify an incorrect person in a police lineup?​
A)Encourage the witness to identify someone.
B)​Let the witness examine all suspects repeatedly before making a choice.
C)​Ask for a confidence level percentage instead of a definite yes or no.
D)​Identify to the witness the person the police most strongly suspect.

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By asking for a confidence level percentage instead of a definite yes or no, the witness is less likely to make an incorrect identification based on pressure to make a decision. This method allows for a more accurate assessment of the witness's confidence in their identification.

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