Which Conclusion About the Contact Hypothesis Was Strongly Supported by a Review

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion about the contact hypothesis was strongly supported by a review of 515 studies?

• A)contact with out-group members lowers prejudice.
• B)contact with out-group members increases prejudice.
• C)contact with out-group members results in violent activities.
• D)contact with out-group members increases stereotyping and discriminatory practices.

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Definitions:

Opposition

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument, against prevailing ideas, policies, or entities in power.

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and practices that societies use to regulate individual behavior and enforce norms or laws, ensuring conformity and order.

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, often through indirect or intangible means.

Canadian Military

The armed forces of Canada, responsible for the defense of the country, comprising the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Canadian Air Force.