When participants in a research study are presented with a string of letters that they have to decide is a real word or not, they are doing a(n) ____.
A) minimal group effect
B) lexical decision task
C) stereotype threat
D) self-defeating prophecy

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The task described in the question is a lexical decision task, which involves participants making a decision about whether a string of letters is a real word or not. This is a common task in language and cognitive psychology research. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this task.

When Participants in a Research Study Are Presented with a String