Which of These Statements About the Contact Hypothesis Is TRUE

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the contact hypothesis is TRUE?

• A) Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs
• 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) 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

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Definitions:

Sulfur Oxides

Compounds formed from the combination of sulfur and oxygen, often produced by burning fossil fuels, and are significant contributors to pollution and acid rain.

Nitrous Oxides

A group of gases that include nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide, which are significant atmospheric pollutants contributing to the greenhouse effect and depletion of the ozone layer.

Global Warming

The long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to greenhouse gas emissions and human activities.

Ozone Depletion

The reduction of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere due to the release of chemical compounds containing gaseous bromine or chlorine from industry and other human activities.