In Allport's theory about what kinds of contact would reduce hostility between two groups, what is the role of cooperation or competition?

A. Groups should be competitive, but leadership should arrange for the subordinate group to have a meaningful "win".
B. Allport believed that reducing hostility and prejudice between groups worked equally well in competitive and cooperative scenarios.
C. The two groups must work together on a common goal.
D. Open competition forces individuals to be judged on merit rather than group status, so groups must be competitive.


Answer: C

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