Psychologists Have Found That Prejudice and Discrimination May Be Reduced

question 101

Multiple Choice

Psychologists have found that prejudice and discrimination may be reduced by:

• A)decreasing contact among ingroup and outgroup members.
• B)making values and norms against prejudice less conspicuous.
• C)educating people about other groups.
• D)encouraging stereotype vulnerability.

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Definitions:

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter released in response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood flow, and providing a boost of energy or "fight or flight" response.

Noradrenaline

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Approach-Approach Conflicts

A type of decision-making conflict involving a choice between two desirable outcomes.

Stressful

Relating to or causing a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.