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Question 3

In Carmichael, Hogan and Walter's (1932) study, two groups were shown the same ambiguous figure. One group was told it resembled a crescent moon and the other was told it resembled the letter C. Both groups later drew the figure from memory.

Explain why this procedure tests the effect of language on perception.

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8.2 Studies Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /8.2 Studies

40 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Psychology 8.2 Studies, covering 8.2.1 Haber and Levin (2001) and 8.2.2 Carmichael, Hogan and Walter (1932). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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