According to the contact hypothesis, which of the following conditions must be met in order for intergroup contact between disparate groups to be successful?
a. The groups must be of equal socioeconomic status.
b. The contact must be temporary or short-lived.
c. The groups must maintain similar views about gender and sexuality.
d. The groups must share the same political ideologies.
Answer: A
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