Four witnesses see a truck hit a small car.If they all saw the same thing,who is likely to give the highest estimate of the truck's speed when testifying in court?

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The choice of words can influence a person's perception and memory of an event. The word "crushed" implies a more violent and high-speed impact compared to "hit," "bumped," or a neutral description of the event. Therefore, Tim, who was asked using the word "crushed," is likely to give the highest estimate of the truck's speed.

Four Witnesses See a Truck Hit a Small Car