Classic Evidence: Loftus and Palmer (1974) - Procedures: Experiment 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How Many Clips Were The Participants Shown, And What Were The Clips Showing?
A
7 clips, all showing different traffic accidents.
2
Q
How Long (In Seconds) Were The Clips Of The Traffic Accidents That Were Shown To The Participants?
A
Ranging from 5-30 seconds long.
3
Q
What Did The Participants Receive After Watching The Clips Of Traffic Accidents?
A
The participants were given a questionnaire.
4
Q
What Was The ‘Critical Question’ Used In The Questionnaire?
A
About how fast were the cars going when they ____ each other?
5
Q
What Were The 5 Different Verbs Used In The Critical Question (In Order)?
A
- Smashed
- Collided
- Bumped
- Hit
- Contacted
6
Q
How Many Groups Were There, With How Many People In Each Group?
A
5 groups, with 9 people in each group.
