Valentine & Mesout (2009) Eyewitness Testimony (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What was the main aim of the Valentine & Mesout study?
What was the main aim of the Valentine & Mesout study?
To test if high stress reduces recall
What equipment did participants wear during the London Dungeon tour?
What equipment did participants wear during the London Dungeon tour?
Heart rate monitors
How many participants completed the Valentine & Mesout study?
How many participants completed the Valentine & Mesout study?
56 visitors
What % of high anxiety participants correctly identified the scary person?
What % of high anxiety participants correctly identified the scary person?
17%
What % of low anxiety participants correctly identified the scary person?
What % of low anxiety participants correctly identified the scary person?
75%
What is state anxiety?
What is state anxiety?
Temporary anxiety in a specific situation
How many people were in the photo line-up for identification?
How many people were in the photo line-up for identification?
Nine people
What was the mean state anxiety score for females?
What was the mean state anxiety score for females?
52.8
Which strength relates to using the same actor and tour for all participants?
Which strength relates to using the same actor and tour for all participants?
Strong experimental controls
What limitation relates to participants choosing to visit the London Dungeon?
What limitation relates to participants choosing to visit the London Dungeon?
Self-selection bias