As an upper class businessman, Todd has more contact with other businesspeople, lawyers, and doctors whom he does not meet regularly, than with janitors, bartenders, or plumbers. This feature of his social contacts can be explained by the concept of _____.
A. the contrast effect
B. homophily
C. hostile prejudice
D. the mere-exposure effect
Answer: B
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