How does competition in the classroom encourage prejudice?

a. The uncertainty of who the other group is builds up stereotyping.
b. Competition builds an "us versus them" mentality.
c. Losers in the classroom activity will lose their self-esteem.
d. Students who are frustrated become aggressive with others.


B Correct Answer: Competition builds an us versus them mentality.
Feedback for Correct Answer: There is evidence that competition fosters prejudicial attitudes.

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