Contact Works to Reduce Prejudice Only Under Certain Conditions

question 68

Multiple Choice

Contact works to reduce prejudice only under certain conditions. Which of the following is not one of those conditions?

• A) If individuals simply spend time together.
• B) The groups should be of approximately equal status.
• C) Most contact should be informal.
• D) The representative should be seen as "typical" members of their group.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

Intelligence that reflects the ability to process information, particularly in novel or complex circumstances.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach problems in a specific way, using methods that have been successful in the past.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to think of alternative uses.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.