Aronson Argues That the Most Effective Way to Reduce Prejudice

question 26

Multiple Choice

Aronson argues that the most effective way to reduce prejudice is to:

• A) allow people to choose whether or not they will desegregate so that cognitive dissonance causes them to change their attitudes.
• B) use information campaigns to change people's attitudes.
• C) require people to desegregate with no options of going back to segregation.
• D) try to keep prejudiced groups apart as much as possible to reduce frustration and competition.

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Definitions:

Na+

Na+, or sodium ion, is an essential electrolyte in the body, playing key roles in fluid balance, nerve signal transmission, and muscle contraction.

K+

The symbol for potassium ions, which are essential for various physiological functions, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Ca2+

Calcium ions, a divalent metal cation crucial for many biological processes including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and cell signaling.

Respiratory Center

A group of neurons in the brainstem that regulate breathing rate and depth to maintain homeostasis.