In a social psychology experiment, one group of participants is reminded of a social stereotype they are likely to hold; another is not. All participants then interact with a member of the group to which the stereotype refers, and the nature of their interactions is recorded. Which statement is True?
A)The reminded group receives the treatment and is the control group.
B)The reminded group receives the treatment and is the experimental group.
C)The nonreminded group receives the treatment and is the control group.
D)The nonreminded group receives the treatment and is the experimental group.

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The experiment is testing the effect of reminding participants of a social stereotype on their interactions with a member of that group. Therefore, the group that is reminded of the stereotype is the experimental group, and the group that is not reminded is the control group. Option A and C are incorrect because they have the control and experimental groups switched. Option D is incorrect because there is no mention of the nonreminded group receiving any treatment, so they cannot be the experimental group.

In a Social Psychology Experiment, One Group of Participants Is