A Colombian woman and an Italian man, working together as members of a construction crew, overcome their initial prejudices and come to appreciate each other's talents and strengths. This is an example of ________.

A. amalgamation
B. exploitation theory
C. the contact hypothesis
D. the self-fulfilling prophecy


Answer: C

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