Describe Four Ways in Which Intergroup Contact Can Successfully Reduce

question 79

Essay

Describe four ways in which intergroup contact can successfully reduce intergroup conflict. GIve an example of each.

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Definitions:

At-Risk Youth

Young individuals considered vulnerable to negative outcomes such as dropout, substance abuse, or criminal behavior due to their environment, social status, or personal circumstances.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental illness, involving the removal or severing of connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment involving electric currents passed through the brain to treat some mental health conditions.

Drug Treatment

The use of prescription drugs, therapies, or procedures to treat illness or addiction, often under medical supervision.