Loftus Studies Flashcards

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1
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What did participants view?

A

A simulated car crash

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What were they asked?

A

If they saw any broken glass at the scene?

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3
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What percentage of people claimed to see broken glass when loftus used the word “ smashed “?

A

32%

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4
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What percentage of people claimed to see broken glass when loftus used the word “ hit “?

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14%

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5
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Was there any actual broken glass at the scene?

A

No

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