M - Eyewitness testimony Flashcards
1
Q
what is the influence of a schema of an EWT
A
- memories are no accurate snapshots of events but are reconstructions
- reconstructions are influenced by active schemas
2
Q
what are factors affecting the accuracy of EWT
A
- leading questions
- post-event discussions
3
Q
what was the research into leading questions
A
LOFTUS AND PALMER
4
Q
what did loftus and palmer’s research include
A
A: to investigate the influence of the language used in EWT and how it alters memory
M: lab experiment with 5 conditions, independent groups
- smashed
- collided
- bumped
- hit
- contacted
5
Q
what were the results of the Loftus and Palmer research
A
6
Q
what is the research into post-event discussion
A
Gabbert: the control group could not discuss, experimental group could
watched a video of a girl stealing money
CG: no false recall
EG: 71% recalled false information
