Question

Which of the following is not one of the arguments the writer uses to criticize

police lineups?
A. Witnesses often identify the wrong person.
B. Memory isn't always reliable.
O C. In group lineups, witnesses are more likely to pick somebody in
the interest of being helpful.
D. Suspects sometimes call attention to themselves through their
body language.
E. Police officers can influence who witnesses identify in a lineup.

Answer 1

Option D is not a criticism of police lineups stated by the writer; the other options reflect concerns about witness identification accuracy and suggestibility in lineups.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer D, suspects sometimes call attention to themselves through their body language, is not one of the arguments used to criticize police lineups. Each of the other options reflects known criticisms and issues with police lineups and eyewitness identification. Witnesses can mistakenly identify the wrong person, memory can be unreliable, group lineup pressure can lead to 'helpful' picks, and police officers can unintentionally influence whom a witness identifies. These criticisms have been identified through studies on the suggestibility of eyewitness testimonies and have led to changes in legal practices, such as implementing blind photo lineups, to reduce the chance of misidentification.