General Studies · Social Psychology
What is the 'contact hypothesis' in social psychology?
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- 1The theory that physical proximity guarantees group cohesiveness
- 2The theory that under appropriate conditions, positive contact between hostile groups can reduce prejudice✓
- 3The belief that prejudice is innate and cannot be altered by interaction
- 4The idea that contact between different groups always leads to an increase in prejudice
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The theory that under appropriate conditions, positive contact between hostile groups can reduce prejudice
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