Regarding eyewitness testimony, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)The victim of a crime is a more accurate eyewitness than an observer.
B)The presence of a weapon impairs an eyewitness's ability to accurately identify the culprit's face.
C)Very high levels of stress increase the accuracy of eyewitness perceptions.
D)The more confident the eyewitness, the more accurate the eyewitness will be.

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The presence of a weapon can indeed impair an eyewitness's ability to accurately identify the culprit's face, a phenomenon known as "weapon focus effect" where the presence of a weapon draws attention away from other details.

Regarding Eyewitness Testimony, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE