Loftus And Palmer 1974 Experiment Quiz

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    What were Loftus and Palmer testing?

    • The accuracy of eyewitness testimony.
    • How well people can see cars.
    • How well people can drive.
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This quiz has a set of questions based on the famous memory experiment by Elizabeth F. Loftus and John C. Palmer. Since you are here, I assume you are already familiar with this psychological study by them. Let's move to the quiz; you will face ten general questions related to this experiment.

Dive into the realm of psychology with our quiz, 'Loftus and Palmer 1974 Experiment.' This quiz explores the groundbreaking research conducted by Elizabeth Loftus and John Palmer, pioneers in the study of eyewitness testimony and memory. Delve into questions inspired by their influential experiment, which examined the impact of language on eyewitness recall of events.

Test your understanding of how subtle changes in wording can significantly alter memory perceptions. Whether you're a psychology enthusiast or someone intrigued by the mysteries of human memory, this quiz provides an engaging exploration of the factors influencing our recollection of events.

Uncover the complexities of memory distortion and the implications for the legal system. Take the 'Loftus and Palmer 1974 Experiment Quiz' and gain insights into the fascinating intersection of language, perception, and memory in the realm of psychological research.

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  • 2. 

    What type of experiment was used by Loftus and Palmer?

    • Field

    • Lab

    • Quasi

    Correct Answer
    A. Lab
    Explanation
    Loftus and Palmer used a lab experiment. Lab experiments are conducted in a controlled environment, allowing researchers to manipulate variables and measure the effects. In this case, Loftus and Palmer conducted their study in a controlled laboratory setting, where they manipulated the wording of a question to investigate the impact on participants' memory of a car accident. This type of experiment is advantageous as it allows for precise control over variables and enables researchers to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

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  • 3. 

    In experiment two, there was broken glass in the film.   

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement indicates that there was broken glass in the film during experiment two. However, the correct answer is false, which means that there was no broken glass in the film during experiment two.

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  • 4. 

    One conclusion was response-bias. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that one of the conclusions drawn was related to response bias. This means that the conclusion indicates that the responses given by individuals may have been influenced by bias, such as social desirability bias or confirmation bias. Therefore, the statement is true as it confirms the existence of a conclusion regarding response bias.

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  • 5. 

    The study was high in ecological validity. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The study was high in ecological validity" is false. Ecological validity refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to real-world settings. If the study had high ecological validity, it would mean that the conditions and variables in the study closely resemble those in real life. However, since the answer is false, it suggests that the study was not high in ecological validity, meaning that the findings may not be applicable or generalizable to real-world situations.

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  • 6. 

    How many students took part in experiment one?

    • 150

    • 200

    • 45

    • 60

    Correct Answer
    A. 45
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 45. This means that 45 students took part in experiment one.

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  • 7. 

    In experiment two, seven people said "yes" in the hit condition.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "In experiment two, seven people said 'yes' in the hit condition" indicates that there were indeed seven individuals who responded affirmatively in the hit condition during experiment two. Therefore, the answer is true.

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  • 8. 

    In experiment two. how many people said "no" in the smashed condition?

    • 43

    • 44

    • 34

    • 48

    Correct Answer
    A. 34
    Explanation
    In experiment two, 34 people said "no" in the smashed condition.

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  • 9. 

    In experiment two, what were the results of the control condition? 

    • Yes = 8 no= 42

    • Yes= 5 no=45

    • Yes=7 no=43

    • Yes= 6 no=44

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes= 6 no=44
    Explanation
    The results of the control condition in experiment two were 6 participants answering "yes" and 44 participants answering "no".

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  • 10. 

    The "iv" in experiment one was...

    Correct Answer
    the verb used
    Explanation
    In the given question, the term "iv" is mentioned. The correct answer states that the "iv" in experiment one was the verb used. This suggests that in experiment one, the independent variable (iv) was the verb used. The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment. In this case, the verb used was the variable that was being manipulated to observe its effect on the experiment.

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