The Salient Categorization Model of Intergroup Contact Proposes That to Effectively

question 27

Multiple Choice

The salient categorization model of intergroup contact proposes that to effectively reduce prejudice toward outgroups

• A) outgroup members should be seen as typical of their group.
• B) group contact should make outgroup members' individual characteristics, rather than their group membership, salient.
• C) when outgroup membership is made salient, it increases the ingroup members' intergroup anxiety.
• D) both positive and negative characteristics of the outgroup should be made salient.

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Definitions:

Social Class

Any group of people who share the same situations in a common social structure.

Unsteady Employment

Employment characterized by insecurity, irregular hours, and uncertain income, often without long-term contracts or benefits.

Low-Paying Employment

Jobs that offer wages below the median or average pay within a given region, often not sufficient to support a standard living cost.

Social Class

A division of society based on economic status, occupation, and education, influencing people's opportunities and lifestyle.