Aronson and Mills (1959) Conducted a Classic Study in Which

Multiple Choice

Aronson and Mills (1959) conducted a classic study in which female college students were recruited for a discussion group. The discussion that they actually listened to was quite boring; however, prior to hearing the discussion, women participated in different conditions. Women in which experimental condition expressed the greatest interest in the discussion and commitment to the group?

A) those who did nothing prior to listening to the discussion
B) those who had to read mildly embarrassing sexual language in front of the experimenter
C) those who had to read explicit pornography in front of the experimenter
D) those who were already committed to being in the discussion group