Question

What can explain why the numbers in the table are different in Elizabeth Loftus experiment

Answer 1

Answer:

This question is incomplete, meanwhile, it is referring to the Elizabeth Loftus (b. October 16, 1944) studies and experiments regarding human memory. In particular, in 1978, Loftus, Miller, and Burns have conducted the original study of the misinformation effect. This effect takes place when an individual’s recollection of episodic memories becomes less accurate due to post-event information.

In the original experiments, after watching slides showing a car stopping in front of a sign the participants were divided into two groups. The first, control group, was presented with an accurate description of the event, while the second group was presented with a description that included misinformation. After taking tests, the participants of the second group was more likely to misreport what they have seen.