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Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Eyewitness Testimony: Misleading Information
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What are schemas in the context of memory?

Mental frameworks based on past experiences

What defines a leading question?

A question phrased to encourage a response

In Loftus & Palmer (1974), what speed estimate did 'smashed' produce?

40.8 mph

How much more likely were 'smashed' participants to report broken glass?

Twice as likely

What is post-event discussion?

Information added to memory after an event

In Loftus (1975), what % recalled the non-existent white barn?

17%

In the 'lost in the mall' study, what % 'recalled' the false incident?

29%

In the Bugs Bunny study, what % of Group 4 reported meeting him?

40%

Who is more susceptible to misleading questions per Tomes & Katz (1997)?

Those with high empathy & imagery vividness

What did Bekerian & Bowers (1983) find about important details?

They remained intact despite misleading Qs

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