Jenny Is a Staunch Atheist Who Doesn't Particularly Like Religious

question 33

Multiple Choice

Jenny is a staunch atheist who doesn't particularly like religious people. One day at lunchtime, her fellow atheist friend Jack starts telling Jenny about an old friend he has, Tina, who is a Christian. When Jenny discovers that Jack has such a close friend who is religious, she begins to wonder 'perhaps religious people aren't quite as bad as I thought?' This is an example of:

• A) the extended contact effect.
• B) generalisation.
• C) ingroup favouritism.
• D) bargaining.

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