The Correct Ordering of the Words Used in the Loftus

question 21

Multiple Choice

The correct ordering of the words used in the Loftus and Palmer (1974) study that prompted the SLOWEST numeric group estimate of car speed to the FASTEST is:

• A)Bumped, contacted, hit, collided, smashed
• B)Smashed, collided, bumped, hit, contacted
• C)Contacted, hit, bumped, collided, smashed
• D)Bumped, collided, contacted, hit, smashed
• E)Contacted, bumped, hit, collided, smashed

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Definitions:

Wounds Dehisced

A surgical complication where a wound ruptures along a surgical incision, often due to improper healing or infection, leading to the separation of the previously joined edges.

Reconstructive Surgery

A surgical procedure aimed at restoring the appearance or function of a body part.

Foster Home

A placement within a household providing care and temporary guardianship for children or teens who cannot live with their biological families.

Impaired Concentration

The diminished ability to focus attention or maintain thought cohesion over time, which can impact daily functioning.