Which of the following is associated with more accurate identifications of perpetrators by eyewitnesses?

a. the witness is not terribly frightened or stressed by the event
b. the witness is the same race as the perpetrator
c. the witness makes the identification after a long period of time has passed since
the event
d. the witness experienced the weapon focus effect

Answer: B

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