As a Way to Reduce Intergroup Prejudice, Extended Contact

question 97

Multiple Choice

As a way to reduce intergroup prejudice, extended contact

• A) needs to be between close friends.
• B) is as effective as direct contact.
• C) must take place over a long time period.
• D) works best when people come from different cultures.

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