Question

In one study, participants were presented with a list of traits about a hypothetical person while simultaneously watching a video about Indonesia. In one condition, the traits were accompanied by an applicable stereotype (e.g., skinhead); in the other condition, the traits were presented without a stereotype. Results showed that participants in the________ condition remembered the trait information better and performed ________ on a surprise multiple-choice quiz about Indonesia.

Answer 1

Answer:

stereotype; better

Explanation:

In one study, participants were presented with a list of traits about a hypothetical person while simultaneously watching a video about Indonesia. In one condition, the traits were accompanied by an applicable stereotype (e.g., skinhead); in the other condition, the traits were presented without a stereotype. Results showed that participants in the stereotype condition remembered the trait information better and performed better on a surprise multiple-choice quiz about Indonesia.