Which of the Following Statements About the Development of Prejudice

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the development of prejudice in minority group children is true?

• A) At ages 2 to 4, minority group children exhibit more prejudice than majority group children.
• B) Minority group children show little prejudice at ages 2 to 4, an increase in preju- dice until about age 7, and a decrease in prejudice after that.
• C) Intergroup contact has no effect on prejudice in minority group children.
• D) There are no meaningful data about the development of prejudice in minority group children.

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