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question 22

Multiple Choice

In a well-known study using archival data, researchers found that-in the southern United States, between 1882 and 1930-there was a statistically significant correlation between the market price of cotton and the frequency of interracial lynching incidents. This study has typically been interpreted as supporting ____.

• A)the contact hypothesis
• B)realistic conflict theory
• C)social dominance theory
• D)scapegoat theory

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Definitions:

Influencing

Refers to the capacity or power to affect others' views, behavior, or decisions, often used within leadership, marketing, and social interaction contexts to achieve desired outcomes.

Negotiators

Individuals or parties involved in discussions aimed at reaching an agreement or resolving a dispute.

Listening

The act of actively paying attention to and comprehending auditory information being communicated.

Eustress

Positive stress that can result in improved performance, often associated with challenging yet achievable tasks.