LOFTUS + PALMER

Question 1

EXP 1

AIM?
RESEARCH METHOD?
RESEARCH DESIGN?

Answer 1

1. investigate how accurate/inaccurate memory is.
2. lab experiment.
3. independent measures.

Question 2

EXP 1

IV?
DV?

Answer 2

1. verbs included in the critical question.
2. speed of the cars when they hit.

Question 3

EXP 1

Sample?

Answer 3

1. 45 participants

Question 4

EXP 1
describe experiment 1?
describe the procedure?
Conclusion?

Answer 4

1. see if the speed estimates would be influenced by the wording in the question.
2. • shown 7 film clips (different order)
     - given questionnaires
     - each group received one critical questions question
3. different verbs can change people’s perception & accuracy of speed when the cars hit.

Question 5

EXP 2