The Cognitive Approach - Loftus and Palmer: FINDINGS (exp. 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What was calculated for each experimental group?
A
the mean speed estimate
2
Q
What was the mean speed estimate for the ‘smashed’ group?
A
40.8mph
3
Q
What was the mean speed estimate for the ‘collided’ group?
A
39.3mph
4
Q
What was the mean speed estimate for the ‘bumped’ group?
A
38.1mph
5
Q
What was the mean speed estimate for the ‘hit’ group?
A
34.0mph
6
Q
What was the mean speed estimate for the ‘contacted’ group?
A
31.8mph
7
Q
Which groups scored highest and lowest?
A
- ‘smashed’ estimated a higher speed than the other groups (40.8)
- ‘contacted’ estimated the lowest speed (31.8)
