In Their Meta-Analysis, Tropp and Pettigrew Demonstrated That Majority Group

question 19

Multiple Choice

In their meta-analysis, Tropp and Pettigrew demonstrated that majority group attitudes towards minorities were influenced by contact between groups. In particular, most studies indicated that

• A) decreased contact predicted increased prejudice.
• B) decreased contact predicted decreased prejudice.
• C) increased contact predicted increased prejudice.
• D) increased contact predicted decreased prejudice.

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Definitions:

Nomothetic

An approach in psychology that seeks to produce general statements and universal laws of behavior through the study of large groups.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over repeated use.

Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument measures what it is supposed to measure.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions about oneself.