In Loftus and Palmer's study, participants were more likely to report seeing broken glass when they were presented with which word?

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In Loftus and Palmer's study, participants who were asked the question "About how fast were the cars going when they smashed into each other?" were more likely to report seeing broken glass than participants who were asked the question with the word "hit" or "collided". The use of the word "smashed" suggested a greater force and likelihood of damage, leading participants to imagine broken glass even if it was not actually present in the initial video they watched.

In Loftus and Palmer's Study, Participants Were More Likely to Report