10 Questions
Which factors can affect the reconstructive nature of memory?
Biological, social, and cultural factors
Which process is involved in memory retrieval?
Reconstruction
What is the reliability of memory retrieval?
Not reliable
What can alter eyewitness memory?
Word choice and leading questions
What did Bartlett's War of the Ghosts study contribute to?
Research into reconstructive memory
Which theory did Loftus and Palmer use to investigate the impact of leading questions on eyewitness memory?
Schema theory
How many different groups were the 45 undergraduates randomly assigned to in Experiment 1?
5
What was the dependent variable in Loftus and Palmer's experiment?
The speed estimate
Which verbs resulted in higher speed estimates from the participants in the experiment?
Smashed and collided
What did Loftus and Palmer's experiment reveal about eyewitness memory?
It is influenced by leading questions
Test your knowledge on the reliability of memory and the factors that influence it. Explore the reconstructive nature of memory, the challenges of memory retrieval, and the impact of biological, social, and cultural factors on memory accuracy. Learn about the fascinating findings on eyewitness testimony and its limitations.
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