Misleading info research

What is Eyewitness Testimony (EWT)?

• The ability to remember details of events observed.

• The ability to predict future events.

• The ability to create false memories.

• The ability to forget traumatic events.

What is misleading information?

• Incorrect information given after an event.

• Accurate information given during an event.

• Correct information given before an event.

• False information given before an event.

What is a leading question?

• A question that is irrelevant.

• A question that has no correct answer.

• A question that suggests a certain answer.

• A question that is open-ended.

In Loftus and Palmer's study, which verb led to the highest speed estimate?

• Bumped

• Smashed

• Hit

• Contacted

What does the response-bias explanation suggest?

• The wording of a question influences the decision to answer.

• The wording of a question changes memory.

• The wording of a question has no effect.

• The wording of a question improves memory.

What is post-event discussion (PED)?

• Discussion before an event.

• Discussion during an event.

• Discussion after an event among witnesses.

• Discussion with law enforcement.

What did Gabbert et al. find in their study on PED?

• Participants always recalled accurately.

• 71% recalled aspects they did not see.

• Participants never changed their recall.

• 0% recalled aspects they did not see.

What is memory contamination?

• When memories are unaffected by discussion.

• When memories are altered by discussion.

• When memories are enhanced by discussion.

• When memories are erased by discussion.

What is memory conformity?

• When witnesses agree to avoid conflict.

• When witnesses conform to social norms.

• When witnesses go along with others' memories.

• When witnesses independently recall events.

In Loftus and Palmer’s second study which group were more likely to report seeing broken glass?

• Hit

• Smashed

• Contacted

• Control group