Which of the Following Is Not a Situational Characteristic Presumed

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a situational characteristic presumed to foster reduced prejudice and negative stereotyping according to the contact hypothesis?

• A) The situation must promote equal status.
• B) The situation should be expected to take effect rapidly once all of the necessary conditions are achieved.
• C) The situation should promote interdependence.
• D) The situation must create the possibility for the original negative beliefs to be disconfirmed.

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Definitions:

Cash

Liquid currency and coins that are accepted as a medium of exchange for goods and services.

Risk

The possibility of experiencing loss or damage as a result of making a particular decision or taking a certain action.

Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s cost.

Investment

Assigning capital, often in the form of money, with the hope of creating returns or profit.