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

question 75

Multiple Choice

In one of Elizabeth Loftus's research experiments, she superimposed real family photos of 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:

Decibels

A unit used to measure the intensity of sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale.

Hertz

A unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one cycle per second.

Decibels

The units of measurement for sound intensity, indicating the loudness of sounds on a logarithmic scale.

Amplitude

The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.