Which of These Statements About the Contact Hypothesis Is True

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the contact hypothesis is true?

• A)It states that in increasing contact with someone, the most recent information dominates our perception of that person.
• B)Increased contact with someone tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person.
• C)By reducing our contact with people, we develop more accurate perceptions of them.
• D)It states that the more we interact with someone, the more prejudiced we will be against that person.
• E)Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs and to reinforce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person.

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