Studied by 0 peopleWhat study is used to prove expectation affects perception?
Bruner and Minturn's study
What was Bruner and Minturn's aim?
To find out if a figure is seen differently if the context is changed.
What was Bruner and Minturn's study method?
Independent group design (two separate groups). 12 in each group. Participants read out the number 13 or the letter B on whether or not they were shown a sequence of numbers or letters.
What were the results for the Bruner and Minturn's study?
The number condition the participants read out 13 The letter condition the participants read out B
What was Bruner and Minturn's study conclusion?
Expectation effects perception because of the impact of context
What was Bruner and Minturn's study weaknesses?
Lack ecological validity (lab experiment). Individual group design so each group has individual differences. Participant variables may affect the result.
What is a strength of the Bruner and Minturn's study?
The study can explain the perceptual errors of everyday life. For example the US navy tragically shot down a civilian aeroplane because they were expecting a military one. The expectation affected the perception.
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