The research by Loftus and Palmer (1974) on the misinformation effect revealed that participants were more likely to say _____ if the word "smashed" (rather than "hit") was included in the question about the traffic accident they had seen on film.

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The research by Loftus and Palmer (1974) demonstrated the misinformation effect, showing that the use of the word "smashed" instead of "hit" in questions about a traffic accident participants watched on film led them to report not only that the cars were traveling at higher speeds but also to incorrectly recall seeing broken glass at the scene, even though none was present. This illustrates how the phrasing of questions can influence memory recall.

The Research by Loftus and Palmer (1974) on the Misinformation