In Studies of the Effects of Personal Friendships Across Racial

question 56

Multiple Choice

In studies of the effects of personal friendships across racial groups, which of the following is true

• A) Quality of contact is far more important than quantity of contact.
• B) Quantity of contact is far more important than quality of contact.
• C) That a single cross-race friendship is less powerful than having multiple cross-race acquaintances.
• D) Friendships between racial groups have proven to have no effect on racial prejudice.

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