Researchers systematically varied the contents of prisoners' (fictitious) parole files provided to participants. They found that when ________ with participants' stereotypes, participants were harsher in their parole recommendations.

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The researchers found that when the crimes listed in the parole files were consistent with participants' stereotypes (e.g. a drug offense for a Black offender), participants were harsher in their parole recommendations.

Researchers Systematically Varied the Contents of Prisoners' (Fictitious) Parole Files