A witness on the stand swears that he saw someone commit a crime.Must you believe that the testimony is valid when a witness testifies so forcefully?
A)Yes,because iconic memory is very reliable.
B)No,because iconic memory is not reliable.
C)Yes because eyewitness testimony relies on LTM,which is rehearsed and reliable.
D)No,because eyewitness testimony may be influenced by other factors resulting in false positive identifications.

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Eyewitness testimony is not always reliable as it can be influenced by various factors such as suggestion or bias, resulting in false positive identifications. Research has shown that even confident eyewitnesses can make erroneous identifications, so it is important to consider other evidence and not rely solely on sole testimony.

A Witness on the Stand Swears That He Saw Someone