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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > eyewitness memory > appearance-change instruction in lineups
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > eyewitness memory > appearance-change instruction in lineups

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appearance-change instruction in lineups  

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  • Prior to viewing a lineup, eyewitnesses to crimes are often given various instructions by lineup administrators. Among these is the appearance-change instruction, which is used to inform the eyewitness that the criminal's appearance in the lineup may be different from his or her appearance at the time of the crime. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Appearance-Change Instruction in Lineups]

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