According to the Contact Hypothesis, Which of the Following Factors

question 161

Multiple Choice

According to the contact hypothesis, which of the following factors increases the chances that intergroup contact will reduce prejudice?

• A) The groups are fairly equal status and ability
• B) The groups are allowed to work on separate tasks.
• C) Contact isfrequent yet regular.
• D) Contact is formal.

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