Memory and Perception in Witness Testimony

The video is set on a 1950s movie set where spectators witness a staged car accident. Former police sergeant Chris Curtis tests their memory with questions about the event. The video explores how language, specifically the words 'smashed' and 'bumped,' affects memory recall, demonstrating the misinformation effect. It reveals that memories are susceptible to change when influenced by new information, especially under stress.

What was the setting of the video scenario?

• A futuristic space station

• A historical battlefield

• A modern-day city street

• A 1950s movie set

What color was the car that got hit in the video?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

What role did Sergeant Chris Curtis play in the video?

• Spectator

• Director

• Police officer

• Memory tester

What speed did most people incorrectly estimate for the car?

• 20 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

Which word was used to influence the perception of speed?

• Bumped

• Crashed

• Hit

• Smashed

What was the actual speed of the car during the incident?

• 40 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

How did the word 'smashed' affect the witnesses' memory?

• It made them remember the car as slower

• It had no effect

• It made them forget the incident

• It made them remember the car as faster

What did some witnesses mistakenly believe the car ran through after the accident?

• A stop sign

• A yield sign

• A pedestrian crossing

• A traffic light

What is the term used to describe the alteration of memory due to new information?

• Misinformation effect

• Perception shift

• Cognitive bias

• Memory distortion

What is a key factor that makes memories formed under stress vulnerable to change?

• Emotional impact

• Time elapsed

• Misinformation effect

• Lack of attention