In a social psychology experiment, one group of participants is reminded of a social stereotype they are likely to hold and another group is not reminded. All participants then interact with a member of the group to which the stereotype refers, and the nature of their interactions is recorded. What is/are the treatment(s) in this study?

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The treatment in this study is the reminding of a social stereotype, as it is the variable that the researchers manipulate to observe its effect on participants' behavior during the interaction.

In a Social Psychology Experiment, One Group of Participants Is