Loftus found that leading questions following the witnessing of an auto accident resulted in higher judgment of speeds when the question contained the word ________.
A)smashed
B)collided
C)hit
D)contacted

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Loftus found that when witnesses were asked how fast the cars were going when they "smashed" into each other, on average they estimated a higher speed than when asked how fast the cars were going when they "hit" each other or had "contacted" each other. This suggests that the wording of the question can influence eyewitness recall and perception.

Loftus Found That Leading Questions Following the Witnessing of an Auto