Memory and Eyewitness Test Quiz

The two forms retrieval cues can take are consent and emotional. True or false?

• True

• False

• Neither

• Both

Baddeley suggested that there were three types of long term memory. These are episodic, declarative, and hypothetical. True or false?

• True

• False

• Neither

• Both

The Yerkes Dodson Inverted U Hypothesis explains the effect of misleading information on EWT accuracy. True or false?

• True

• False

• Neither

• Both

Loftus’ research has not had real world application. True or false?

• True

• False

• Neither

• Both

The highest estimated speed was in the bumped condition. True or false?

• True

• False

• Neither

• Both

What is one of the practical uses of research into misleading information?

• Improving marketing strategies

• Changing the justice system

• Enhancing educational methods

• Developing new technologies

Who acts as an "expert witness" to educate the judge and jury on the danger of leading questions?

• Police officers

• Psychologists

• Loftus

• Lawyers

What area of research do psychologists believe can make a positive difference to the lives of real people?

• Marketing research

• Educational research

• Eye-witness testimony (EWT) research

• Technological research

What did Loftus and Palmer use in their study that is different from experiencing a real car accident?

• Videos of car crashes

• Real car accidents

• Simulated car accidents

• Written descriptions of car accidents

What is one limitation of using artificial tasks in studies according to the text?

• They are too expensive

• They lack the stress and emotions of real events

• They are too realistic

• They provide too much information