In a social psychology experiment, one group of participants is reminded of a social stereotype they are likely to hold; another is not reminded. All participants then interact with a member of the stereotyped group, and the nature of their interactions is recorded. Which statement is true?

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In this experiment, reminding participants of a social stereotype is the independent variable. Therefore, the group that is reminded of the stereotype is the experimental group, and the group that is not reminded is the control group. So, choice B is the correct answer.

In a Social Psychology Experiment, One Group of Participants Is