Studies on eyewitness memory reveal that when a car accident is described using the word "smashed," witnesses are more likely to report seeing broken glass. What psychological concept does this finding illustrate?

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29 Aug 2023
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This research demonstrates how the phrasing of questions, specifically the use of leading words like "smashed," can influence a witness's memory report, highlighting the effect of leading questions on recall accuracy.

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