Research evidence has shown that the presence of a weapon
A) increases the accuracy of the account.
B) reduces the ambiguity of the interpretation of the situation.
C) impairs an eyewitnesses accuracy of a description of a suspect.
D) allows an eyewitness to remember the event longer.

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Research has shown that the presence of a weapon impairs an eyewitness's accuracy of a description of a suspect. This could be due to the fear and stress induced by the presence of a weapon, which can affect memory and perception.

Research Evidence Has Shown That the Presence of a Weapon