What Is the Most Effective Strategy to Reduce Prejudice and Us-Them

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the most effective strategy to reduce prejudice and us-them thinking?

• A) encouraging social contact between groups
• B) having groups work together on a task requiring cooperation to reach a common goal
• C) establishing legal equality of all groups
• D) education about social issues and diversity

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Definitions:

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, focusing on the arguments and evidence.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or aspects unrelated to the argument or content, such as the speaker's attractiveness or charisma.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply engaging someone with a logical argument that leads to a change in beliefs or attitudes.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues, such as attractiveness or celebrity endorsement, rather than logical argumentation.