Which Is a Technique That Has Been Shown by Altemeyer

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which is a technique that has been shown by Altemeyer (2001) to be effective in influencing right-wing authoritarians to move towards greater acceptance of minorities?

• A) Adapt the jigsaw technique to adult problem solving.
• B) Inform them that their attitudes are different from the majority, as conformity is an important value for them.
• C) Publicly criticize them for open expression of prejudicial beliefs.
• D) Ask them to state why they hold these beliefs.
• E) Encourage educational travel to allow exposure to other cultures.

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Definitions:

Fertility Levels

The mean number of offspring a woman has during her life in a certain group of people.

Replacement Level Fertility

The fertility rate at which each new generation precisely replaces itself, without increasing or decreasing the population size.

Stability Level

The degree to which a system is resistant to, or able to absorb, changes and disturbances, maintaining its original state.

Modernization Level

a measure of how advanced a society is in terms of technological development, social structure, and economic practices.