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

question 154

Multiple Choice

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.

• A) crimes were consistent
• B) crimes were inconsistent
• C) prison behavior was consistent
• D) prison behavior was inconsistent

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