Increasing Contact Between Groups of People Will Be More Likely

question 14

Multiple Choice

Increasing contact between groups of people will be more likely to reduce prejudice and discrimination under which of the following circumstances?

• A) When the groups are of unequal status but have similar goals
• B) When the groups are working towards the same goal with limited resources
• C) When the groups are placed in a situation designed to foster friendships
• D) When the groups have been at odds for a long period of time but have similar goals

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