The Results of a Study by Sherif at a Summer

question 142

Multiple Choice

The results of a study by Sherif at a summer boys' camp suggest that an effective way to reduce prejudice is to

• A) prevent people from interacting with those whom they are prejudiced against.
• B) allow prejudiced groups to compete with each other in friendly competition.
• C) require prejudiced groups to work cooperatively toward some common goal.
• D) lecture to prejudiced groups about the harmful effects of prejudice.

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Definitions:

Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his theories on free market economies and the concept of 'invisible hand' guiding supply and demand.

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Marginal Rates

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Taxable Income

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