The wording of a question:
A) is usually ignored when people are trying to think of the answer to the question
B) is rarely remembered after a question has been answered
C) can influence the reporting of eyewitness testimony
D) can only cause a witness to be more confident in his or her answer

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The wording of a question can influence the reporting of eyewitness testimony, which can lead to inaccuracies in recalling events. This has been demonstrated in various studies and has implications for the criminal justice system. The other choices are not accurate - people usually pay attention to the wording of a question when trying to answer it, the wording can be remembered after answering the question, and it doesn't necessarily increase a witness's confidence in their answer.

The Wording of a Question