Suppose an Experimenter Asks People a Question About Something They

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Multiple Choice

Suppose an experimenter asks people a question about something they did not see. (For example, people who did not see a truck might be asked what color the truck was.) How does asking such a question affect people's memory, if at all?

• A) People who hear such a question are more likely than other people are to report seeing the item (for example, the truck).
• B) People who hear such a question are less likely than other people are to report seeing the item (for example, the truck).
• C) People who hear such a question deny seeing the item (for example, the truck), but they recall something else that was not present (for example, a train).
• D) Asking such a question has no measurable effect on behavior.

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Definitions:

Save Face

To act or speak in a way that maintains one's reputation or dignity in the eyes of others, often after a mistake or embarrassing situation.

Deceive

To intentionally mislead or give a false impression to others, often to gain some advantage or hide the truth.

Divert

To change the direction or course of something, often to avoid a problem or to distract attention.

Project

A planned set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period and within certain cost and other limitations, aimed at achieving a specific goal.