Cook (1970) placed prejudiced participants in a game in which black and white participants ran a simulated railroad. The tasks demanded close cooperation among the participants, and during the breaks, the black participant (an experimental confederate) led conversation about both race-related and personal topics. What percent of the previously established prejudiced participants became less prejudiced?
a. 12%
b. 20%
c. 40%
d. 55%
e. 66%
Ans: c
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