Loftus and Palmer 1 Flashcards
What was the independent variable in experiment 1?
The verb used in the critical question
What was the aim of the study in experiment 1?
To see the effect of leading questions on the memory of an event
What was the dependant variable in experiment 1?
The speed rating in mph given by the participants
What was the methodology of experiment 1?
An overt, non-participant, laboratory experiment
What was the sample in experiment 1?
45 students
What was the procedure in experiment 1?
-shown 7 clips of traffic accidents. -between 5 and 30 seconds long. -given a questionnaire. -give an account of the accident you have just seen. -divided into 5 groups of 9 participants. -each group were asked a different critical question about how fast the cars were going when they (verb) each other.
What were the results of experiment 1: for group 1?
Group 1 = smashed = 40.8 mph
What were the results of experiment 1 : group 2?
Group 2 = collided = 39.3 mph
What were the results for experiment 1: group 3?
Group 3 = bumped = 38.1 mph
What were the results for experiment 1: group 4?
Group 4 = hit = 34.0 mph
What were the results for experiment 1: group 5?
Group 5 = contacted = 31.8 mph
What did Loftus conclude?
The wording of a question does have an effect on the memory of an event
