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• Who is the author of the study material?

  1. A. R. I. S
• What is one strength of the cognitive approach?

  It conducts scientific research demonstrating cause-effect relationships
• How does Loftus and Palmer's research impact understanding leading questions?

  It shows leading questions can alter memory of events
• What year was Loftus and Palmer's research conducted?

  1974
• What major impact did Loftus and Palmer's research have?

  It improved understanding of memory inaccuracies
• How can leading questions affect eyewitness testimony?

  They can change the witness's memory of events
• What relationship does Loftus and Palmer's research demonstrate?

  Between leading questions and inaccurate eyewitness testimony
• What is the purpose of structured interviews used by police?

  To avoid leading questions and maintain accuracy
• What does the acronym EWT stand for?

  Eyewitness Testimony
• What are the key features of Loftus and Palmer's research?

  • Investigated the effect of leading questions
  • Conducted in 1974
  • Demonstrated changes in memory recall
  • Highlighted implications for eyewitness testimony
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of using structured interviews in police investigations?

  Strengths:

  • Reduces leading questions
  • Increases accuracy of information

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May limit the depth of responses
  • Can be time-consuming to conduct
• Where can further discussions on the topic be found?

  Page 82 in the textbook