Mr Belding Wants to Reduce Prejudice Toward Incoming Minority Students

question 69

Multiple Choice

Mr. Belding wants to reduce prejudice toward incoming minority students at his elementary school. Before the minority students arrive, Mr. Belding puts up posters showing children of all nationalities holding hands. Next, he plans a scavenger hunt in which incoming students are mixed with current students and divided into small groups. Each student receives a secret clue critical to his or her group's success in finding the treasure. Mr. Belding's actions reflect his understanding of

• A) primacy effects.
• B) social identity theory.
• C) social-role theory.
• D) the contact hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Anxious

Anxiety or stress felt due to the unpredictable result of a situation.

Avoidant

Tending to avoid social interactions or situations that are perceived as uncomfortable or stressful.

Personality Matching

The process of aligning or matching individuals based on their personality traits to predict compatibility in various contexts such as work, relationships, or friendship.

Relationship Longevity

The duration and persistence of a social connection, partnership, or marriage over time.