What were the results of Elizabeth Loftus' testing involving eyewitness testimony after watching a video showing a car collision?
What will be an ideal response?
People watched a car crash and afterwards were asked questions about what they had seen. When asked to
estimate how fast the cars were traveling when they "contacted" each other, the average estimate was 34 miles per
hour. When others were asked about the cars that "crashed" into each other, the estimate was 41 miles per hour. Of
people asked about the "crash," 32% "saw" broken glass, whereas only 14% of those that were asked about the cars
that "contacted" did. A school bus that was not there was "seen" by 26% of the people.
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Which of the following most accurately describes sexuality in adults in their 60s through 80s?
A) Sexuality remains fairly constant throughout adulthood. B) Sexuality decreases in older adults, but this is generally not considered a problem during this phase of life. C) Sexuality decreases in older adults, which is a source of discontent for many older adults. D) Sexuality increases in later adulthood, primarily because children moving out and retirement allow for more intimacy.
Which of these is NOT included in the concept of cognition?
A) temperament B) perception C) reasoning D) unconscious processes
Milgram justified his experiments, saying they followed IRB guidelines.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to engage in stereotyping?
A) Nalini, who is feeling happy B) Nancy, who is feeling sad C) Luis, who is feeling fearful D) Francois, who is feeling angry