Which of These Statements About the Contact Hypothesis Is TRUE

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the contact hypothesis is TRUE?

• A)Infrequent contact with subordinates results in an environment of greater trust and cooperation.
• B)Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs.
• C)Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs and tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person.
• D)Increased contact with someone tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person.
• E)By reducing our contact with people, we develop more accurate perceptions of them.

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Definitions:

Sequence

An ordered series or arrangement of items, events, or ideas, one following the other in a specific logical or set pattern.

Relationships

The ways in which two or more people or entities are connected and interact with each other.

Bias

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Internet

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