Research on the Effectiveness of Diversity Training Programs Has Found

question 53

Multiple Choice

Research on the effectiveness of diversity training programs has found that some are not effective in reducing bias. Reasons for lack of effectiveness include

• A) some participants in diversity training programs will already have positive inter- group attitudes and so will exhibit little change.
• B) resistance develops because participants experience anxiety over how others will view their attitudes and behavior.
• C) diversity training puts pressure on people to change, so they may resist the pres- sure by becoming more committed to their existing attitudes.
• D) all of the above.

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