What Theory Holds That the Root Cause for Conflict Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

What theory holds that the root cause for conflict is lack of contact between groups, or contact under unfavorable conditions, and also holds that contact under optimal conditions (e.g. equal status between groups, common goals, intergroup coalition and support of authorities, law, and custom) could reduce prejudice and intergroup conflict.

• A) Equity theory
• B) Intergroup contact theory
• C) Social identity theory
• D) Relative deprivation theory

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