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In an Experiment by Dutton and Aron,one Group of Men

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In an experiment by Dutton and Aron,one group of men were asked by an attractive woman to complete a short questionnaire immediately after they had crossed a swaying footbridge suspended 230 feet above the Capilano River. This experiment was designed to study the factors that contribute to


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Contact Hypothesis

The proposition that increased exposure and interaction between diverse groups can lead to improved mutual understanding and reduced stereotypes and prejudice, contingent upon the conditions of the interaction.

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified, and often inaccurate or generalized belief about a particular group of people.

Increased Contact

A strategy that seeks to improve relationships and reduce conflicts by encouraging more direct or frequent interactions between parties.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an impression formed from one trait or factor influences the perception of other traits.

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