The Contact Hypothesis Is Based on the Idea That ________

question 18

Multiple Choice

The contact hypothesis is based on the idea that ________.

• A)decreased contact between group members is necessary for the reduction of prejudice
• B)contact between members of different social groups has no long-lasting effect on the level of prejudice experienced by group members
• C)increased contact between members of different social groups may increase the degree of prejudice between the groups
• D)increased contact between members of different social groups can help to reduce prejudice between the groups
• E)prolonged contact with prejudiced members of society will increase one's own level of prejudice

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Definitions:

Principal

In finance, the original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or put into an investment. In mathematics, it can refer to the principal amount, or initial size of a quantity before interest or growth.

Nearest Cent

Rounding a monetary amount to the closest cent, typically as part of currency calculations to ensure practical transactions.

Decimal Places

The number of digits to the right of a decimal point in a number.

Exponential Rate

A growth rate characteristic of functions of the form y = a * e^(bx), where e is the base of the natural logarithm, approximately equal to 2.71828.