According to the Contact Hypothesis, Negative Attitudes and Stereotypes Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to the contact hypothesis, negative attitudes and stereotypes are presumed to be reduced because

• A) contact helps individuals see the truth about their stereotypes.
• B) contact increases arousal, which is linked to the positive appraisal of out-group members.
• C) contact helps to alter social norms associated with the expression of negative attitudes.
• D) contact increases the likelihood that in-group members will social categorize out-group members.

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes on imported or exported goods designed to restrict trade, raise government revenue, or protect domestic industries.

Japanese Rice Market

The sector of the economy in Japan involved in the production, distribution, and sale of rice.

U.S. Rice Millers' Association

An association that represents the interests of the rice milling industry in the United States, aiming to promote the growth and sustainability of the rice milling sector.

Quota

A government-imposed trade restriction that limits the number or monetary value of goods that can be imported or exported during a specified time period.