In a Typical Classroom,informal Contact Between Students Is Often Called

question 64

Multiple Choice

In a typical classroom,informal contact between students is often called "talking to your neighbour" and is discouraged.This violates which precondition for the reduction of prejudice and hostility between students?

• A) Contact must occur in a tightly structured situation controlled by authority.
• B) Contact must occur in situations in which social norms promote equality.
• C) Contact must occur in situations that minimize stereotypical beliefs
• D) Contact must occur in the service of attaining a common goal.
• E) Contact must occur in a friendly setting where group members can interact on a one-to-one basis.

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Definitions:

Token-Storage System

A behavioral modification system where tokens are earned for desired behaviors and can later be exchanged for rewards.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group, encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Positive Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is followed by a desirable consequence, strengthening the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system using tokens as reinforcement for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards.