Loftus & Palmer Flashcards
What was the aim of Experiment 1?
- See whether different verbs to describe a collision between 2 cars would affect estimations of speed
What was the aim of Experiment 2?
- Investigate whether the different speed estimations found in Experiment 1 was due to memory distortion
What was the sample of experiment 1?
45 students
What was the sample of experiment 2?
150 students
What research method was used in Experiment 1?
What design was used in Experiment 1?
Method = Lab experiment
Design = Independent Measures Design
What research method was used in Experiment 2?
What design was used in Experiment 2?
Method = Lab experiment
Design = Independent Measures design
How may films were shown in Experiment 1 & where were the from?
7 films from Seattle Police Department training films & Evergreen Safety Council
How long was the film in experiment 2?
Film = 1 minute
Accident = 4 seconds
What was the critical question in Experiment 1?
About how fast were the cars going when they _____ each other?
How many questions were the participants asked after 1 week?
What was the critical question?
- 10 question
2. Did you see broken glass
What was the IV & the DV?
IV = Verb
DV = mean estimates of speed
What were the results for Experiment 1?
I was 40 years old when an Audi R5 SMASHED into me. The lady that COLLIDED into me was 39 and had a 3 year old with her. Her pregnancy BUMP was huge even though she was only 38 weeks along and it was her 1st child. She got HITched when she was 34. But when she was 31 she was CONTACTED for proposals 8 times
What were the results of Experiment 2?
SMASHED (out of 50)
Yes = 16
HIT (out of 50)
Yes = 7
CONTROL (out of 50)
Yes = 6
What were the 2 conclusions for Experiment 1?
- Response Bias = when unsure is speed the verb gives clue
2. Memory Distortion = verb used alters P’s memory
What was the conclusion for Experiment 2?
- The way questions are worded can affect the way they are remembered
