Which Condition Is Necessary for the Contact Hypothesis to Reduce

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which condition is necessary for the contact hypothesis to reduce intergroup anxiety?

• A)Contact must be with a lower-status person.
• B)Contact must involve working toward a common goal.
• C)Contact must involve multiple members of the outgroup.
• D)Contact must be direct.

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Definitions:

Reflexive

Pertaining to an action or process that is an immediate, automatic response to a stimulus without conscious thought.

Master Status

A dominant social position that heavily influences an individual's identity and social interactions, often overshadowing other personal characteristics.

Stigmatizing Attribute

A characteristic or trait that leads to negative stereotypes and discrimination, thereby affecting an individual's social identity negatively.

Total Self

The entirety of an individual, encompassing all aspects of their identity, including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships.