M: Effect Of Misleading Information On EWT Flashcards

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Loftus and Palmer (1974)

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45 students
Effect of leading questions on estimates of speed (verbs-smashed highest)
150 students
If question just change response or alter memory (shattered glass or not)

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Findings of Loftus + Palmer

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Mean speed estimate: 40.5 smashed
Decrease: collided, bumper, hit, contacted (31.8)
More people who heard ‘smashed’ believe there was broken glass

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Students watched film clips

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Weakness
No stress
Evidence is less effective and not as accurate for real world situations

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