Classic Evidence: Loftus and Palmer (1974) - Evaluation: Alternative Evidence

Question 1

What Alternative Research, That Supports Loftus And Palmer’s Research, Look In To?

Answer 1

The effect of misleading information.

Question 2

What Materials Were Used In Braun et al. (Disneyland)?

Answer 2

Advertising material about Disneyland.

Question 3

What Was Misleading About The Disneyland Advertising In Braun et al.?

Answer 3

There was misleading information about Bugs Bunny (not part of Disney) and Ariel (had not yet been introduced).

Question 4

What 3 Conditions Existed In Braun et al.’s Study (Disneyland)?

Answer 4

• Bugs Bunny Condition
• Ariel Condition
• Control Condition

Question 5

What Was The Common Variable Among All The Sample In Braun et al. (Disneyland)?

Answer 5

All participants had been to Disneyland.

Question 6

What Were The Results Of Braun et al. (Disneyland)?

Answer 6

Participants in the Bugs Bunny and Ariel conditions were more likely to have reported shaking those characters hands at Disneyland.

Question 7

What Do The Results Of Braun et al. (Disneyland) Show About Memory?

Answer 7

They show how misleading information can create inaccurate memories.