In the Loftus and Palmer experiment, participants were asked questions a week later about the filmed car accident they had seen. The participants that had been asked earlier about the cars that "smashed" into each other
A)reported that they could only remember a few details of the filmed accident.
B)overestimated the speed of both vehicles in the filmed accident.
C)reported seeing broken glass when there was none in the film.
D)reported the correct color of the cars but not the make or model of the cars.

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Participants who were asked using the word "smashed" were more likely to report seeing broken glass, even though there was none in the film, illustrating how the phrasing of questions can influence memory recall.

In the Loftus and Palmer Experiment, Participants Were Asked Questions