Loftus & Palmer (1974) Effect of Leading Questions (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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In what year did Loftus & Palmer conduct their study on leading questions?
In what year did Loftus & Palmer conduct their study on leading questions?
1974
How many students participated in Experiment 1 of Loftus & Palmer's study?
How many students participated in Experiment 1 of Loftus & Palmer's study?
45 students
Which verb produced the lowest speed estimate in Experiment 1?
Which verb produced the lowest speed estimate in Experiment 1?
Contacted
What was the mean speed estimate when the verb 'smashed' was used?
What was the mean speed estimate when the verb 'smashed' was used?
40.5 mph
What was the speed difference between 'smashed' and 'contacted' conditions?
What was the speed difference between 'smashed' and 'contacted' conditions?
Almost 9 mph
Was broken glass actually present in the film shown in Experiment 2?
Was broken glass actually present in the film shown in Experiment 2?
No, none present
What % in the 'smashed' condition falsely reported seeing broken glass?
What % in the 'smashed' condition falsely reported seeing broken glass?
32%
According to the reconstructive hypothesis, what does memory combine?
According to the reconstructive hypothesis, what does memory combine?
Original & post-event info
What was a key strength of Loftus & Palmer's methodology?
What was a key strength of Loftus & Palmer's methodology?
High level of control
What was a major weakness regarding the sample used?
What was a major weakness regarding the sample used?
Students w/ limited driving experience