The use of a computer presented virtual licence plate and mental context reinstatement to improve recall accuracy of both licence plate and related event details

This study examines the use of mental context reinstatement (MCR) and a virtual licence plate (VLF) in licence plate recall. In Experiment 1, 104 participants viewed a videoed crime featuring a vehicle bearing an 'cold-style' UK licence plate. Group 1 (control) recalled the video unaided b...

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Published in:Applied cognitive psychology 2006-12, Vol.20 (8), p.1195
Main Authors: Emmett, D, Clifford, B R, Young, K, Kandova, M, Potton, A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Experimental psychology
License plates
Recall
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Summary:This study examines the use of mental context reinstatement (MCR) and a virtual licence plate (VLF) in licence plate recall. In Experiment 1, 104 participants viewed a videoed crime featuring a vehicle bearing an 'cold-style' UK licence plate. Group 1 (control) recalled the video unaided by MCR or VLF. Group 2 used MCR, Group 3 used VLF, Group 4 used MCR + VLF. Compared with control, group 2 demonstrated a significant 38% increase in correct plate characters recalled, group 3 a non-significant 23% increase, and group 4 a significant 69% increase. Group 4 also demonstrated a significant 50% increase in correct information recalled regarding the crime. In Experiment 2, 48 participants viewed a videoed crime featuring a vehicle bearing a 'new-style' UK plate. Results replicated Experiment 1. The MCR + VLF group demonstrated a significant 124% increase in correct licence plate recall and a significant 52% increase in correct information recalled regarding the crime. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0888-4080
1099-0720