memory: factors affecting the accuracy of EWT (misleading information)

Question 1

Using an example, explain what is meant by a leading question in EWT A01

Question 2

Describe the Procedure and Findings of Loftus and Palmer’s study A01

Question 3

What does Loftus and Palmer’s study show about the effects of leading questions on EWT? A03 (refer to reconstructive memory)

Question 4

Why might the findings of Loftus and Palmer’s study be different to what may happen when witnessing a real life crash? A03

Question 5

Explain the difference between substitution theory and response bias and how these can be used to explain the findings of research into leading questions A03

Question 6

What did Yuille and Cutshall find about the effects of Leading questions on EWT?
Explain why the findings are different to Loftus and Palmer’s study A01 and A03

Question 7

Outline what is meant by Post event discussion. How might it affect the accuracy of EWT? A01

Question 8

Describe the Procedure and Findings of Gabbert’s study on Post event discussion A01

Question 9

What does Gabbert’s study show about the effects of misleading info on EWT?
A03 (refer to memory conformity)