In a Study by Elizabeth Loftus and Her Colleagues on Eyewitness

question 118

Multiple Choice

In a study by Elizabeth Loftus and her colleagues on eyewitness memory,participants were shown a film of a car accident.When tested a week later,what factor was found to influence the participant's memory of whether or not they had seen broken glass after the accident?

• A)if they had seen pictures of the accident.
• B)If they were asked which car had a broken window.
• C)the words used to describe the impact of the two cars.
• D)the reports given by other eyewitnesses.

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