Actually got no false words.
However i didn't get many of them in total.
First test was 5 words (door, house, open, sill, sash).
Second test i got 6 :P (Sick, Nurse, Health, Lawyer, Office, Hospital)
Was a fun test, i like to figure out how the mind works and why things happen as they do :D
Brian vs. Revision3 and the Memory Test!
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 – running time 11:25
Think you're smart? Wait until you see the surprising results of the Memory test...
Segments
Think you have a good memory? This week, we've got an interactive experiment you can try at home to test your skills... Warning: the results are going to surprise you!
**Warning: do not read forward until after you've completed the experiment**
Did you get any false words? If so, you're not alone. More than 85% of subjects will get at least one false memory out of the two lists, and it's not because you did anything wrong... It turns out that study after study has shown that even when you're sure of a certain memory, the odds are good that you're remembering incorrectly.
In this case, each of the word lists are designed to take advantage of the brain's tendency to "fill in the gaps" when looking at a larger picture. In the first list, 65% of subjects will falsely remember the word "window", and 60% will falsely remember "doctor" in the second list. For your enjoyment, we're also including several alternate lists below, along with the statistical probability they'll remember a false word.
Now, what do you do with this? Anything you want. Just memorize two lists, and start messing with your friends, promising that your memory skills are much better than theirs. Use it as a game to break the ice at parties, or to have something to do with the girls. The first time I tried this experiment, I fell for BOTH false words, and the experience was unbelievable. Have fun!
2nd test, intro to false words
One more test before results are revealed and we find out about false words!
Materials listed below are taken from: Stadler, M. A., Roediger, H. L. III, & McDermott, K. B. (1999). Norms for word lists that create false memories. Memory & Cognition, 27, 494-500.
Table 1. Thirty-six word lists that create false memories.
Table 2. Lists ranked by probability of false recall of critical lure.
Table 3. Lists ranked by probability of false recognition of critical lure.
Table 1. Thirty-six word lists that create false memories.
| ANGER | mad, fear, hate, rage, temper, fury, ire, wrath, happy, fight, hatred, mean, calm, emotion, enrage |
| ARMY | Navy, soldier, United States, rifle, Air Force, draft, military, Marines, march, infantry, captain, war, uniform, pilot, combat |
| BLACK | white, dark, cat, charred, night, funeral, color, grief, blue, death, ink, bottom, coal, brown, gray |
| BREAD | butter, food, eat, sandwich, rye, jam, milk, flour, jelly, dough, crust, slice, wine, loaf, toast |
| CAR | truck, bus, train, automobile, vehicle, drive, jeep, Ford, race, keys, garage, highway, sedan, van, taxi |
| CHAIR | table, sit, legs, seat, couch, desk, recliner, sofa, wood, cushion, swivel, stool, sitting, rocking, bench |
| CITY | town, crowded, state, capital, streets, subway, country, New York, village, metropolis, big, Chicago, suburb, county, urban |
| COLD | hot, snow, warm, winter, ice, wet, frigid, chilly, heat, weather, freeze, air, shiver, Arctic, frost |
| CUP | mug, saucer, tea, measuring, coaster, lid, handle, coffee, straw, goblet, soup, stein, drink, plastic, sip |
| DOCTOR | nurse, sick, lawyer, medicine, health, hospital, dentist, physician, ill, patient, office, stethoscope, surgeon, clinic, cure |
| FLAG | banner, American, symbol, stars, anthem, stripes, pole, wave, raised, national, checkered, emblem, sign, freedom, pendant |
| FOOT | shoe, hand, toe, kick, sandals, soccer, yard, walk, ankle, arm, boot, inch, sock, knee, mouth |
| FRUIT | apple, vegetable, orange, kiwi, citrus, ripe, pear, banana, berry, cherry, basket, juice, salad, bowl, cocktail |
| GIRL | boy, dolls, female, young, dress, pretty, hair, niece, dance, beautiful, cute, date, aunt, daughter, sister |
| HIGH | low, clouds, up, tall, tower, jump, above, building, noon, cliff, sky, over, airplane, dive, elevate |
| KING | queen, England, crown, prince, George, dictator, palace, throne, chess, rule, subjects, monarch, royal, leader, reign |
| LION | tiger, circus, jungle, tamer, den, cub, Africa, mane, cage, feline, roar, fierce, bears, hunt, pride |
| MAN | woman, husband, uncle, lady, mouse, male, father, strong, friend, beard, person, handsome, muscle, suit, old |
| MOUNTAIN | hill, valley, climb, summit, top, molehill, peak, plain, glacier, goat, bike, climber, range, steep, ski |
| MUSIC | note, sound, piano, sing, radio, band, melody, horn, concert, instrument, symphony, jazz, orchestra, art, rhythm |
| NEEDLE | thread, pin, eye, sewing, sharp, point, prick, thimble, haystack, thorn, hurt, injection, syringe, cloth, knitting |
| PEN | pencil, write, fountain, leak, quill, felt, Bic, scribble, crayon, Cross, tip, marker, red, cap, letter |
| RIVER | water, stream, lake, Mississippi, boat, tide, swim, flow, run, barge, creek, brook, fish, bridge, winding |
| ROUGH | smooth, bumpy, road, tough, sandpaper, jagged, ready, coarse, uneven, riders, rugged, sand, boards, ground, gravel |
| RUBBER | elastic, bounce, gloves, tire, ball, eraser, springy, foam, galoshes, soles, latex, glue, flexible, resilient, stretch |
| SHIRT | blouse, sleeves, pants, tie, button, shorts, iron, polo, collar, vest, pocket, jersey, belt, linen, cuffs |
| SLEEP | bed, rest, awake, tired, dream, wake, snooze, blanket, doze, slumber, snore, nap, peace, yawn, drowsy |
| SLOW | fast, lethargic, stop, listless, snail, cautious, delay, traffic, turtle, hesitant, speed, quick, sluggish, wait, molasses |
| SMELL | nose, breathe, sniff, aroma, hear, see, nostril, whiff, scent, reek, stench, fragrance, perfume, salts, rose |
| SMOKE | cigarette, puff, blaze, billows, pollution, ashes, cigar, chimney, fire, tobacco, stink, pipe, lungs, flames, stain |
| SOFT | hard, light, pillow, plush, loud, cotton, fur, touch, fluffy, feather, furry, downy, kitten, skin, tender |
| SPIDER | web, insect, bug, fright, fly, arachnid, crawl, tarantula, poison, bite, creepy, animal, ugly, feelers, small |
| SWEET | sour, candy, sugar, bitter, good, taste, tooth, nice, honey, soda, chocolate, heart, cake, tart, pie |
| THIEF | steal, robber, crook, burglar, money, cop, bad, rob, jail, gun, villain, crime, bank, bandit, criminal |
| TRASH | garbage, waste, can, refuse, sewage, bag, junk, rubbish, sweep, scraps, pile, dump, landfill, debris, litter |
| WINDOW | door, glass, pane, shade, ledge, sill, house, open, curtain, frame, view, breeze, sash, screen, shutter |
Table 2. Lists ranked by probability of false recall of critical lure.
| WINDOW | 65 |
| SLEEP | 61 |
| SMELL | 60 |
| DOCTOR | 60 |
| SWEET | 54 |
| CHAIR | 54 |
| SMOKE | 54 |
| ROUGH | 53 |
| NEEDLE | 52 |
| ANGER | 49 |
| TRASH | 49 |
| SOFT | 46 |
| CITY | 46 |
| CUP | 45 |
| COLD | 44 |
| MOUNTAIN | 42 |
| SLOW | 42 |
| RIVER | 42 |
| SPIDER | 37 |
| FOOT | 35 |
| PEN | 35 |
| CAR | 35 |
| MUSIC | 34 |
| BLACK | 34 |
| RUBBER | 32 |
| GIRL | 32 |
| BREAD | 31 |
| FLAG | 31 |
| SHIRT | 27 |
| HIGH | 26 |
| ARMY | 25 |
| MAN | 24 |
| THIEF | 23 |
| LION | 23 |
| FRUIT | 20 |
| KING | 10 |
Table 3. Lists ranked by probability of false recognition of critical lure.
| WINDOW | 84 |
| SMELL | 84 |
| COLD | 84 |
| ROUGH | 83 |
| CUP | 82 |
| SOFT | 81 |
| SLEEP | 80 |
| ANGER | 79 |
| SWEET | 78 |
| TRASH | 78 |
| CHAIR | 74 |
| SMOKE | 73 |
| HIGH | 72 |
| DOCTOR | 71 |
| THIEF | 70 |
| MOUNTAIN | 69 |
| SLOW | 69 |
| MUSIC | 69 |
| NEEDLE | 68 |
| RIVER | 67 |
| RUBBER | 67 |
| CITY | 64 |
| BREAD | 64 |
| FOOT | 62 |
| MAN | 61 |
| FLAG | 60 |
| SPIDER | 58 |
| GIRL | 58 |
| PEN | 57 |
| SHIRT | 54 |
| ARMY | 53 |
| BLACK | 49 |
| FRUIT | 45 |
| CAR | 42 |
| LION | 33 |
| KING | 27 |
Table 1. Thirty-six word lists that create false memories.
Table 2. Lists ranked by probability of false recall of critical lure.
Table 3. Lists ranked by probability of false recognition of critical lure.
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" All right the words are you'll notice that the role he is opened around the house. -- words are door blacks. Hate appreciate."
" Let. Phil. Powell. -- and rain in the U. Green is sash. Screen. Shudder. You know one."
" People how to get -- it champions in the -- item and a grant your wish but first let's check in with our sponsors. Did you know that you could be up and running within published website through Squarespace dot com in under thirty seconds it's true I tanked it."
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" Scam School all one word Hollywood that he and 10% off the lifetime of the order which will be keeping its influence business and yourself would -- free drinks. Now you've got no excuse you know exactly what's gonna happen on the -- the words of one minute write down as many of them as you can remember."
" The words are. On the overall hospital then. Nurse sit. Lawyer. Medicine."
" Hospital. -- position. -- ill. Patients. --"
" So third -- clinic. You're."
" We got one that."
" Okay."
" Alright time's up was CIA guys did other guys that you did better the second time in the first one. Publicly guys continue to expect threat I was here you guys didn't -- look at least number one with a list number one and raise your hand if you've got the word. Window lift everyone's hands in the air."
" Can you provide details but most guys keep doing is they're keeping him here look at this never should raise your hand if you've got the word."
" Doctor unlisted number two hands in the -- Does he got one -- toward the stands up there and look for when about one of those Stewart's did you get your head and here you have experienced -- memory because neither of those words. We're on either of those you lift its. There isn't that traffic psychologists use to prove a point that memory is a really -- videotaped. Study after study shows. That no matter how sure you are that of -- is accurate there's actually no correlation. How through the actual memory is Tony doesn't have that where you remember your mom or -- something happen -- you're never totally different hand here right. Or better yet like you ever have that you've got your favorite movie that you have a lot to allow you confident dvd player and got your favorite line of the movie. And the guy says maligned run -- that."
" That's that's what's amazing is that it's not just that we don't remember what happened that we actually remember."
" Stuff that didn't happen who got no --"
" let's talk about games like you like games I like games -- game plight of the largest online video game rental service that offers you choice for over six. Thousand new and classic titles. From all consoles and hand held that got plans starting at 1595 a month and members -- it. It won the fourteenth and I think some of -- like with no -- don't do things and shipping is always free. What you're not playing games isn't affecting you why we'll -- the next one if you really like the game your playing just click on -- bet on the game like website and the game is yours. But it is kind of price gains slightly familiar to keep Emanuel. Free of charge. The best part is in -- can't get a free two week trial we go to you -- dot com slash Scam School that's -- fly dot com slash. Before it's completely free is good at winning a free drink skip on over."
" Who did not get window and who did not -- doctor. Seed and you 300 you deserve it and."
" Cool 988. In the good beating -- TV day and bathroom and you --"
" On either at when he got a false word is out but I wanna know. -- what did the first want whichever one you got company going all the -- got it."
" Stream. Sounds. Strained. Lower unfortunately. Game. Please. House. -- and it what it is me. What you gotta awkward anyway what we're good you can hit -- wow."
" That's what goes -- that and only yeah only. You could download as well -- mind you but mine so literally servant is the only one -- I don't -- words what's your reserve Venus intrigued about maybe. Back up back to."
" One of the things I love most about this done is that you actually manufacture a false memories of that -- never occurred in people's mind it's real life mind control. By the way if you wanna try some of the others felt list of words that we have head on over to revision3.com. Slash -- we'll check out the show notes."
" You wanted to get your favorite bars him right indirectly at Brian at revision3.com. You're getting the Twitter thing you -- follow the show at twitter.com slash Scam School we'll follow me personally at twitter.com slash would."
" And don't forget to join us next week we'll be learning how to make homemade air pressure. Using gasoline and lavender. Grab a drink."
" Warm and the result of that a paper because you are gonna deal with the memory test. His game secular and instead of skimmed school brought to you by Squarespace. And he -- So let's get a drive your social train. Social engineers courtesy of Scam School the only show dedicated to social engineering at the bar and on the street. And the whole -- rest would end this week we present a very special interactive episode to grab yourself a piece of paper and a number two pencil because we start our test in the conference room. At Revision 3."
" Our guys. You know we're cheating scandal tonight which means he'll fit into the car. I'm actually. Now. Everybody -- another lucky person for one lucky person I'm going to find rings all night long but I. President yeah. The Democrat and don't let the Brazilian. We're gonna do my head's gonna get meritocracy in a contest to decide who that person. Who gets free drinks -- Brian equities -- right along the bark and that is yes. Is going to be Natalie so everyone you guys grab yourself something you don't got no cards over the years plus fans look at. -- And that goes for you to grab yourself a piece of paper and something right with because there's no point in going forward unless you participate in this interactive experiments I mean it's. -- Unbelievable yeah yeah yeah. You don't want to be interesting okay how little you're gonna do. Additionally we'll listen to work they sure didn't end -- he didn't you don't do anything until they go after I don't let me read them. Policy -- one minute. So right now is made -- those words as you possibly can -- okay a couple of things to remember first of all over her for the that you write down again. -- Yeah. Never heard Mulder here or we're. I bet instantly that it has leader yeah he's he's -- This is gonna get par when he hit hard to not give up that's when -- started to have access true and everybody gets art when you close your eyes. And he's like what looked like pirate I've heard what sounded like when that we. Read the words you will you'll remember fighters is more alert after that. Whoever is the most right footed -- yeah we'll get -- is hockey games are on off. We're not that she -- PG write down anything that's. Mr. -- before before we get to the end of -- I think you'll please start. Taking your -- on her own. Page any questions before we get this done. Okay good."
" All right the words are you'll notice that the role he is opened around the house. -- words are door blacks. Hate appreciate."
" Let. Phil. Powell. -- and rain in the U. Green is sash. Screen. Shudder. You know one."
" People how to get -- it champions in the -- item and a grant your wish but first let's check in with our sponsors. Did you know that you could be up and running within published website through Squarespace dot com in under thirty seconds it's true I tanked it."
" All you needed to provide your name you'll login and your email address -- you are on line because they don't even ask."
" For a credit card number that's just one of the amazing things about Squarespace you already know that it's blindly easy to make amazingly good. Good looking web sites with no real experience whatsoever head on over to Squarespace dot com and start your two week free trial. Without giving credit card number and when you sign up make absolutely certain to use that promo codes."
" Scam School all one word Hollywood that he and 10% off the lifetime of the order which will be keeping its influence business and yourself would -- free drinks. Now you've got no excuse you know exactly what's gonna happen on the -- the words of one minute write down as many of them as you can remember."
" The words are. On the overall hospital then. Nurse sit. Lawyer. Medicine."
" Hospital. -- position. -- ill. Patients. --"
" So third -- clinic. You're."
" We got one that."
" Okay."
" Alright time's up was CIA guys did other guys that you did better the second time in the first one. Publicly guys continue to expect threat I was here you guys didn't -- look at least number one with a list number one and raise your hand if you've got the word. Window lift everyone's hands in the air."
" Can you provide details but most guys keep doing is they're keeping him here look at this never should raise your hand if you've got the word."
" Doctor unlisted number two hands in the -- Does he got one -- toward the stands up there and look for when about one of those Stewart's did you get your head and here you have experienced -- memory because neither of those words. We're on either of those you lift its. There isn't that traffic psychologists use to prove a point that memory is a really -- videotaped. Study after study shows. That no matter how sure you are that of -- is accurate there's actually no correlation. How through the actual memory is Tony doesn't have that where you remember your mom or -- something happen -- you're never totally different hand here right. Or better yet like you ever have that you've got your favorite movie that you have a lot to allow you confident dvd player and got your favorite line of the movie. And the guy says maligned run -- that."
" That's that's what's amazing is that it's not just that we don't remember what happened that we actually remember."
" Stuff that didn't happen who got no --"
" let's talk about games like you like games I like games -- game plight of the largest online video game rental service that offers you choice for over six. Thousand new and classic titles. From all consoles and hand held that got plans starting at 1595 a month and members -- it. It won the fourteenth and I think some of -- like with no -- don't do things and shipping is always free. What you're not playing games isn't affecting you why we'll -- the next one if you really like the game your playing just click on -- bet on the game like website and the game is yours. But it is kind of price gains slightly familiar to keep Emanuel. Free of charge. The best part is in -- can't get a free two week trial we go to you -- dot com slash Scam School that's -- fly dot com slash. Before it's completely free is good at winning a free drink skip on over."
" Who did not get window and who did not -- doctor. Seed and you 300 you deserve it and."
" Cool 988. In the good beating -- TV day and bathroom and you --"
" On either at when he got a false word is out but I wanna know. -- what did the first want whichever one you got company going all the -- got it."
" Stream. Sounds. Strained. Lower unfortunately. Game. Please. House. -- and it what it is me. What you gotta awkward anyway what we're good you can hit -- wow."
" That's what goes -- that and only yeah only. You could download as well -- mind you but mine so literally servant is the only one -- I don't -- words what's your reserve Venus intrigued about maybe. Back up back to."
" One of the things I love most about this done is that you actually manufacture a false memories of that -- never occurred in people's mind it's real life mind control. By the way if you wanna try some of the others felt list of words that we have head on over to revision3.com. Slash -- we'll check out the show notes."
" You wanted to get your favorite bars him right indirectly at Brian at revision3.com. You're getting the Twitter thing you -- follow the show at twitter.com slash Scam School we'll follow me personally at twitter.com slash would."
" And don't forget to join us next week we'll be learning how to make homemade air pressure. Using gasoline and lavender. Grab a drink."
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Started discussion: September 16, 2009 @ 11:04pm GMT
Episode 79 - Brian vs. Revision3 and the Memory test! [Discussion]
Think you're smart? Wait until you see the surprising results of the memory test...
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t2t2
2 months ago
Hmm... Recycling "Scams, Sasquatch and the Supernatural"?
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfhIuaD183I[/YOUTUBE]
I managed to get a wrong one, usually not good at remembering lists of stuff:
First: House Door Shutter [COLOR="Red"]Window[/COLOR] Frame Open
Second: Nurse Sick Hospital Patient Surgeon
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfhIuaD183I[/YOUTUBE]
I managed to get a wrong one, usually not good at remembering lists of stuff:
First: House Door Shutter [COLOR="Red"]Window[/COLOR] Frame Open
Second: Nurse Sick Hospital Patient Surgeon
shwooddotcom
2 months ago
In reply to falkoz:
And here comes the real memory test: What was the name of the first pet Serafina really loved?
Don't know? Take a look at the Episode "How To Read Minds with Mental Mastery"
Don't know? Take a look at the Episode "How To Read Minds with Mental Mastery"
ICEY! (wow... why do I remember that?)
shwooddotcom
2 months ago
"recycling" implies everyone had seen it before. As a percentage, virtually none of the Scam School audience has tried this experiment yet... and it's a killer experience!
rabidbadger
2 months ago
Yeah, I was glad to see this in scam school. False memory needs more exposure. Too many folks in jail 'cause of it, and other unfortunate things.
Brian, got any cool links about it?
Brian, got any cool links about it?
danhauk
2 months ago
Pretty crazy how that works. I did alright with the first round, but the second round got me.
xfuuey
2 months ago
In reply to DoXiD:
Actually got no false words.
However i didn't get many of them in total.
First test was 5 words (door, house, open, sill, sash).
Second test i got 6 :P (Sick, Nurse, Health, Lawyer, Office, Hospital)
Was a fun test, i like to figure out how the mind works and why things happen as they do :D
However i didn't get many of them in total.
First test was 5 words (door, house, open, sill, sash).
Second test i got 6 :P (Sick, Nurse, Health, Lawyer, Office, Hospital)
Was a fun test, i like to figure out how the mind works and why things happen as they do :D
Same. I got 7 on 1st & 7 on 2nd. guess i was lucky *shrug*
Good episode though :)
thekendon
2 months ago
In reply to shwooddotcom:
"recycling" implies everyone had seen it before. As a percentage, virtually none of the Scam School audience has tried this experiment yet... and it's a killer experience!
Having also seen it before, I was happy to see it as an episode of scam school. It was cool to see whether I would write any false words or not, knowing that it was the point of the episode. Turns out I didn't write any, but interestingly I wrote down the first few (4-6) words of the list (in the order listed) and my last word was the last word that Brian said. As I was writing I remembered the first words as written words, but the last word as a spoken word. It was a weird experience and might not have happened unless Brian had introduced this experiment to the Scam School-only fans.
That said, I think my mind would be blown if Brian ever revealed some scam/trick/experiment on the BBLiveShow and then did a similar scam/trick/experiment (similar enough to make us believe that it is the same) with a different result. THAT would be the ultimate scam.
Don't know? Take a look at the Episode "How To Read Minds with Mental Mastery"