Suppose that you are competing in the Olympic games on the U.S. gymnastics team, and you find out that one of the U.S. gymnasts (Betty) and one of the French gymnasts (Beatrice) recently failed a drug test. Research suggests that you will tend to socially reject both of them. However, ____.
A) you will probably judge Betty more harshly than you will judge Beatrice
B) you will probably judge Beatrice more harshly than you will judge Betty
C) you will probably judge Betty and Beatrice equally harshly
D) you will probably judge Betty more harshly if you are a drug-user yourself, but you will judge Beatrice more harshly if you are not

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You are likely to judge Betty more harshly because she is part of your in-group (the U.S. team), and people tend to hold members of their own group to higher standards.

Suppose That You Are Competing in the Olympic Games on the U.S