Regarding Studies Conducted on Mixed-Race Groups, Which of the Following

question 386

Multiple Choice

Regarding studies conducted on mixed-race groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Equal-status contact is an important means for reducing prejudice and stereotyping.
• B) Equal-status contact has been used successfully in lab settings but has not been effective in real-life work and school settings.
• C) Equal-status contact can be beneficial in promoting friendly behavior and respect toward the disliked group.
• D) Benefits are most likely to occur when personal contact is both cooperative and on an equal footing.

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Definitions:

Sensory Experience

The interpretation of sensory information (touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound) to form a unique personal experience or perception.

Cognitive Interpretations

The mental processes involved in perceiving, recognizing, and understanding thoughts, behaviors, and events, often influencing how individuals react to their environment.

Motivation

The psychological process that stimulates and directs goal-oriented behaviors, stemming from desires, needs, or rewards.

Orbitofrontal Cortex

The orbitofrontal cortex is a region of the brain involved in the cognitive process of decision-making, processing of rewards and punishments, and emotion regulation.