Abstract
Sixty subjects from Oklahoma State University viewed a videotape of an automobile accident. Half of the subjects were given prior information concerning (1) the nature of the event they were about to see and (2) the types of questions that would be asked later. The other half of the subjects received no prior information concerning the event or the questions. In addition, subjects were given either a neutral/nonleading questionnaire or a biased/leading questionnaire after viewing the scene. Results indicated that the leading questions led to higher estimates of speed. Prior information did not make the subjects immune to the effects of leading questions on estimates of speed. In addition, informed subjects were more accurate when identifying the types of cars involved.
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