Two Groups of People Watched a Videotape of an Automobile

question 41

Multiple Choice

Two groups of people watched a videotape of an automobile accident. One group was asked the question "Did you see the children getting off the school bus?" even though there was no school bus in the video. A week later, both groups were asked, "Did you see a school bus in the film?" What happened?

• A) Many participants in each group said "yes," and the probability of saying "yes" was the same for both groups.
• B) Participants who heard the first question were more likely to say "yes" to the second question than those who did not hear the first question.
• C) Participants who heard the first question were more likely to say "no" to the second question than those who did not hear the first question.
• D) Over 95% of participants in both groups accurately responded "no."

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Definitions:

Infant Car Seat

A specially designed seat for infants used in vehicles for protection during travel, typically facing the rear of the car.

Automobile

A wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation of people or goods on roads.

Sentinel Event

A significant, unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury in healthcare, triggering immediate investigation and response.

Psychological Injury

Emotional or mental harm caused by events or behaviors that negatively impact an individual's psychological well-being.