In One Study,participants Were Presented with a List of Traits

question 74

Multiple Choice

In one study,participants were presented with a list of traits about a hypothetical person while simultaneously watching a video about Indonesia.In one condition,the traits were accompanied by an applicable stereotype (e.g.,skinhead) ; in the other condition,the traits were presented without a stereotype.Results showed that participants in the________ condition remembered the trait information better and performed ________ on a surprise multiple-choice quiz about Indonesia.

• A) stereotype; better
• B) stereotype; worse
• C) no stereotype; better
• D) no stereotype; worse

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Definitions:

Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon that contain a planar ring of continuously overlapping p-orbitals, known for their stability and unique chemical behavior.

IR Spectrum

A graphical representation of the infrared light absorption of a substance, used to identify chemical bonds and functional groups within a molecule.

M-xylene

An isomer of xylene with two methyl groups attached to the benzene ring in the meta positions, used as a solvent and chemical precursor.

Aromatic C-H Stretch

A characteristic vibrational mode observed in infrared spectroscopy, typically occurring in the region of 3100 to 3000 cm^-1, indicative of aromatic hydrocarbons.