Suppose a teacher is worried by reports of prejudiced behavior among the diverse students he instructs. If he wanted to use an in-class activity to reduce the prejudice felt by students, research suggests he could
A. have each student write down a list of accomplishments they are proud of, then have the others try to explain these accomplishments in terms of the student's positive personal qualities.
B. have the students compete against one another in a low-stakes game that encourages physical contact.
C. explain some ancient, historical stereotypes used in past civilizations and how they were unjustified and harmful.
D. describe experimental research, such as studies on stereotype threat and shooter bias, to show how prejudiced behavior can be irrational and harmful.
Answer: A
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