Eye Witness Testimony - Loftus & Palmer (1974) Car Crash Experiment - Cognitive Psychology

The video discusses the unreliability of eyewitness testimony, highlighting how memory can be distorted by leading questions and other subtle influences. It references the work of Elizabeth Loftus, who demonstrated through various studies that eyewitnesses can be easily misled. The video also presents real-world examples, such as a plane crash, to show how ordinary people can provide false testimony. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding these memory fallibilities, especially in legal contexts.

What was the reason for Fred's release after 15 years?

What do experts warn about the reliability of eyewitness statements?

How can leading questions influence eyewitness testimony according to Loftus's studies?

What was the outcome of the study where participants were asked about seeing broken glass?

How does the use of definite articles in questions affect eyewitness reports?

What did the follow-up study reveal about people's memories of the plane crash?

What does the text suggest about the nature of human memory?