Practical investigation

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

to investigate whether there are differences in the number of ppts who respond correctly+incorrectly when asked a leading question about identification compared to a non-leading q on identification in EW recall.

Question 2

IV

Answer 2

Whether ppts are asked a leading/ non-leading q about identification in EW recall

Question 3

DV

Answer 3

Incorrect/correct recall on identification of items in EW recall.

Question 4

Exp hyp

Answer 4

ppts presented with leading qs will have significantly higher recall of incorrect responses compared to those ppts not shown leading q´s

Question 5

Sample

Answer 5

Opportunity-in the lesson
19 (7 male,12 female) Male and Female 17-19 Psychology College students

Question 6

Method

Answer 6

1)Watch 2 minute video clip:murder mystery
2)Wrote what we can remember for a minute
3)Answer 5 q´s-condition A/B
4)10 minute interference task- questions about EWT
5)answer 5 q´s-same for all

Question 7

Results

Answer 7

Leading q: 2/9-correct, 7/9 incorrect
Non-leading q: 7/9, 3/9
Chi Squared: sig results as the observed value of 4.33>2.71 (critical value)

Question 8

Conclusion

Answer 8

Memory of events can be distorted through using leading q´s meaning EWT can be unreliable.Supports Loftus and Palmer- increased credibility