1. False Memory Amber Adkins, Angela DiGeronimo, and Dana Newton

2. Past Research Memory is used in almost all functions of cognition Memory is used in almost all functions of cognition It is important to explore the limitations It is important to explore the limitations Loftus provides evidence for constructive memories Loftus provides evidence for constructive memories –Witness testimony

3. Hypotheses Relatedness Relatedness –Irrelevant stimuli will not induce false memories as much as relevant stimuli Intensity Intensity –Mild stimuli will not induce false memories as much as harsh stimuli

4. Method Participants Participants –44  27 female  Age: 18-22 Equipment Equipment

5. Method Stimulus Stimulus –4 movie clips Procedure Procedure –car accident vignette –viewed one of four movie clips –filled out a questionnaire

6. Results Between-Subjects Between-Subjects 2 x 2 Factorial Design 2 x 2 Factorial Design –Intensity: High or Low –Relatedness: High or Low There was a significant main effect between high and low intensity for damage, F(1,40) = 7.795, p =.008. There was a significant main effect between high and low intensity for damage, F(1,40) = 7.795, p =.008.

7. Results Figure 1. Average response of injury across all conditions

8. Results Figure 2. Average response of damage across all conditions

9. Conclusion Hypotheses were not supported Hypotheses were not supported Relevant and low intensity film clip created more false memories with damage Relevant and low intensity film clip created more false memories with damage –Close relationship with vignette Irrelevant and high intensity film clip created more false memories with injuries Irrelevant and high intensity film clip created more false memories with injuries –Close relationship with possible injuries –Emotional component