Loftus and Palmer 1974 Experiment on Eyewitness Testimony
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What was the aim of Loftus and Palmer's 1974 experiment?

To investigate how memory can be influenced by language (leading questions) and to see the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.

How many participants took part in the experiment?

45 American students

What was shown to the participants before they were asked about the speed of the cars?

A video of a car accident

How many groups were the participants split into?

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the results of the experiment show?

<p>The estimated speed was affected by the verb used, which influenced their memory of the accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the independent variable in the experiment?

<p>The verb used in the question</p> Signup and view all the answers

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