accuracy of EWT - post event discussion

Question 1

What is post event discussion

Answer 1

When the memory of an event can be alterd or contaminated through discussig it with others afterwards or by being questioned multiple times

Question 2

One of the reasons for the change of memory after PED

Answer 2

Conformity to the majority (NSI or ISI)

Question 3

Who studies PED

Answer 3

Gabbert

Question 4

What was Gabbert’s study

Answer 4

-Pp were put in pairs and shown a video of a crime from different views
-Each pp could see parts of the film that others couldnt eg. the title of the book
-Both Pp then discusse what they had seen together

Question 5

What are Gabberts findings

Answer 5

-71% of pp recalled an event that they had not actually see in the video
-0% was the controlled group

Question 6

Post event discussion not a substantial issue

Answer 6

Bonder
-The effects of PED are reduced if participants are warned of the effects
-Recall becomes more accurate

Question 7

Unclear conclusions

Answer 7

-Why does memory distortion occur?
-Is a new memory assimilating or is it due to conformity

-Unclear causation, doesn’t test the reason behind the effects

-Inconclusive, - validity