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.
A) stereotype; better
B) stereotype; worse
C) no stereotype; better
D) no stereotype; worse

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The stereotype condition likely provided a cognitive framework that helped participants organize and remember the trait information better, while also allowing them to perform better on the quiz about Indonesia due to reduced cognitive load.

In One Study,participants Were Presented with a List of Traits