In One of Elizabeth Loftus's Research Experiments, She Superimposed Real

question 46

Multiple Choice

In one of Elizabeth Loftus's research experiments, she superimposed real family photos of her study participants onto a picture of a hot air balloon. What was the result?

• A)Very few participants thought they had taken a balloon ride.
• B)Fifty percent of participants falsely remembered having taken the balloon ride in childhood.
• C)Almost all of the participants remembered the details of the day including their age at the time.
• D)Most of the participants were confused as to whether they had taken a balloon ride.

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Definitions:

Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light onto the retina to create clear images.

Lens

A transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images.

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Having a shape or cross-section that is circular or nearly circular; often used to describe objects or shapes.

Close Objects

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