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Loftus and Pickell
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- 1What were Loftus and PIckrells aim?To see if false memories could be created using existence of repressed and false memories
- 2What were Loftus and Pickrells Method?24 participants (3 male - 21 female age ranging from 18-53) were given 4 stories of which only 3 were correct. The stories were based upon childhood experiences (from relatives). The participants were then proceeded to write down what they remember about each story.
- 3What were the results of Loftus and Pickrell's study?6% = 25% of participants recalled the false story fully or partially.
- 4ConclusionThe study suggests that the simple act of imaging an event has the potential of creating and implanting false memories into a person. Overall showing that false memories are an example of reducing accuracy in memory.
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- GCSE Psychology Flashcards on Loftus and Pickell , created by Georgia Mae on 18/11/2019.
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