In the Study Led by Elizabeth Loftus,two Groups of Observers

question 262

Multiple Choice

In the study led by Elizabeth Loftus,two groups of observers were asked how fast two cars had been going in a filmed traffic accident.Observers who heard the vividly descriptive word "smashed" in relation to the accident later recalled

• A) broken glass at the scene of the accident.
• B) that the drivers of the vehicles were intoxicated.
• C) that the drivers of the vehicles were males.
• D) the details of the accident with vivid accuracy.

Differentiate between reasoning, judgment, problem solving, and decision making in cognitive processes.

Identify factors that influence the likelihood of engaging in System II thinking.

Analyze the impact of cognitive biases on judgment and decision-making.

Understand the role of intuition and analysis in cognitive processes.

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Definitions:

Police Officer

A member of the police force, responsible for enforcing the law, maintaining public order, and protecting lives and property.

Adversary System

A legal system where two opposing parties present their arguments to a neutral judge or jury for decision-making.

Inquisitorial System

A legal system where the court or a part of the court is actively involved in investigating the facts of the case.

Procedural Justice

Refers to the fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources.