In the Leading Questions/memory Distortion Work by Loftus,people Were Shown

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Multiple Choice

In the leading questions/memory distortion work by Loftus,people were shown a video of a car crash and then asked how fast the cars were going when they hit/smashed/collided/bumped/contacted each other.One week later,the "hit" group reported seeing broken glass to a greater extent than the "contacted" group.This most clearly demonstrates __________.

• A)overconfidence in memory
• B)the misinformation effect
• C)a memory impairment
• D)the von Restorff effect

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response; it affects attention and responding actions in the brain.

Concealed Information Test

A psychological assessment tool designed to determine if a person knows details about a specific event or object by monitoring physiological responses to questions.

Appraisal

Appraisal is the cognitive process of assessing and evaluating the significance and meaning of an event or situation, often considering its relevance to one's well-being.

Spillover Effect

A phenomenon where an occurrence in one context or area influences another, often leading to unintended consequences.