When Jenny's Parents Told Her That They Were Moving to Alabama

question 184

Multiple Choice

When Jenny's parents told her that they were moving to Alabama, she was horrified because she secretly thought that southerners were mostly poorly educated and racist. After experiencing the foods, traditions, and people in her new state, she was surprised to realize that southerners weren't all alike, and that many of her new friends were just like her. This is an example of:

• A) the social distance effect.
• B) the contact hypothesis.
• C) subconscious isolationism.
• D) stereotype bias.

---

Definitions:

Regulatory Device

Tools or mechanisms used by governmental bodies to control or influence the behavior of individuals, businesses, or other entities in order to enforce laws and regulations.

Federal Assistance

Financial or other aid provided by the federal government to individuals, organizations, or states, for purposes such as disaster relief, education, or health care.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

Constitutional Provisions

Specific principles or clauses within a constitution that outline the structure of government, rights, and obligations.