Classic Evidence: Loftus and Palmer (1974) - Procedures: Experiment 2 Flashcards
What Did Experiment 2 Investigate?
Whether leading questions bias a person’s response or alter their memory.
How Many Parts Were There To Experiment 2?
2
What Was Shown In The Clip, In Experiment 2?
A multiple car crash.
How Long Did The Actual Accident Last In The Clip Shown In Experiment 2?
Less than 4 seconds.
How Many Groups Were There In Experiment 2, With How Many Participants In Each Group?
3 groups, each with 50 participants.
What Was The ‘Critical Question’ Asked To Group 1?
‘How fast were the cars going when they smashed into each other?’
What Was The ‘Critical Question’ Asked To Group 2?
‘How fast were the cars going when they hit each other?’
What Was The ‘Critical Question’ Asked To Group 3?
There was no question asked to Group 3, as they were the control group.
Why Were The Participants Asked To Return To The Psychological Laboratory For Part 2, A Week Later?
To answer further questions about the filmed accident.
How Long Was Part 2 Conducted After Part 1?
1 week.
What Was The ‘Critical Question’ That Was Asked To The Participants In Part 2 Of Experiment 2?
‘Did you see any broken glass?’
Why Was The Question ‘Did You See Any Broken Glass?’, A Trick Question?
There was no broken glass in the original clip shown, but those who thought the car was travelling faster might have expected there to be broken glass.
