17 Questions
In Loftus and Palmer's (1974) study on eyewitness testimony, what was the main aim of the experiment?
To investigate how post-event information can influence memory.
How did Loftus and Palmer's (1974) research relate to Bartlett's schema theory?
By challenging the accuracy of memory in eyewitnesses.
Which design did Loftus and Palmer (1974) use in their experiments on eyewitness testimony?
Independent measures design
What aspect of the study did the text highlight as having low ecological validity?
Participants' knowledge of being involved in a study
What significant aspect of memory did Loftus and Palmer's (1974) study challenge?
Ecological validity of eyewitness testimonies
How does the study's applicability relate to the criminal justice system?
It advises against the use of leading questions
How did the findings from Loftus and Palmer's (1974) study contribute to understanding confounding variables in memory research?
By showing how post-event details can distort original memories.
Which term refers to the extent to which a study's findings can be generalized to real-life situations?
Ecological validity
Which aspect of eyewitness testimony did Loftus and Palmer (1974) focus on in their study?
The role of previous knowledge in shaping memory recall.
What did Loftus and Palmer's study discuss in terms of the interaction between language and memory?
The reconstruction of automobile destruction based on language
What is one key implication of the study's findings for the criminal justice system?
Avoid using leading questions in witness interviews
Why did Loftus and Palmer (1974) suggest that the participants' memory distortion could have been due to response bias?
The participants adjusted their speed estimates based on the verbs used.
How did Loftus and Palmer (1974) explain the relationship between inaccurate speed estimates and memory distortion?
Faster speed estimates led to more memory distortion.
In Experiment 2, what did participants recall seeing in the video that was not actually present?
Broken glass
Why is it important to consider ecological validity in research like Loftus and Palmer's experiment?
It helps generalize findings to real-world situations.
Which term best describes the phenomenon where participants' memories are influenced by misleading information provided after an event?
Post-event information
What confounding variable could impact the results of Loftus and Palmer's experiment?
The accuracy of the critical question asked
Explore the concept of eyewitness testimony with a focus on the Loftus and Palmer study from 1974. Understand the impact of memory reliability on the court systems and the implications of eyewitness evidence.
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