Suppose That Herman Is Prejudiced Toward Members of Group A Increasing

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Herman is prejudiced toward members of Group A. Increasing Herman's contact with Group A is most likely to reduce his prejudice if __________.

• A) he develops a friendship with one member of Group A, but never meets any other members of this group
• B) his basketball team often plays other teams that have lots of Group A members
• C) he volunteers to help build a house for Habitat for Humanity, and several of his coworkers are members of Group A. At the end of the day, he and all the other workers often go out to dinner together
• D) he gets a job with a company that hires lots of Group A members. Herman has a management position, whereas all of the Group A workers have lower status jobs

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Definitions:

Misrepresenting Reality

The act of presenting false or distorted information as truthful, often to manipulate public perception or opinion.

Culture Wars

Conflicts between groups with differing beliefs, values, or lifestyles, often reflected in political, religious, or social debates.

Traditionalist Values

Traditionalist values refer to the beliefs and practices that emphasize preserving historical norms and cultural heritage.

Conservative Values

Conservative Values are principles that emphasize tradition, stability, and respect for authority, often associated with right-leaning political ideologies.