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Carmichael et al (1932)
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- 1AimWhether words shown with pictures affect the way pictures were remembered
- 2Procedure-Laboratory Experiment
- 95 Pps
-3 groups (WL1, WL2, No WL)
-12 pictures
-Shown pictures and word list according to group
-Asked to redraw pictures - 3FindingsDrawings produced had changed to fit the labels given, and were very different to the redrawings of the pictures in the other group
- 4ResultsFrom over 3000 reproductions, 905 had "almost completely changed"
73% from WL1 resembled the word given
74% from WL2 resembled the word given
45% from Control group resembled either word - 5ConclusionMemory for pictures is reconstructed, and verbal context can affect recollection.
- 6Strengths-Control group used: Weren't distorted in the same way
-Two different lists: Shows clear differences
-3000 reproductions: Lots of results making the study more valid. - 7Weaknesses-Real life stimuli isn't as ambiguous
-Prentice (1954) tested verbal labels on recognition [rather than recollection] and showed no effect. - 8Try out a question? Describe and evaluate the study conducted by Carmichael et al in 1932Remember to mention:
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- Flashcards on Carmichael et al (1932), created by Raz Saifullah on 30/05/2015.
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