Under the right conditions, contact can be an important force for reducing prejudice. Which of the following is one important condition that must be met in order for contact to be effective?
a. Contact must take place such that status difference is obvious
b. Contact must be more than superficial
c. Contact must be threatening to force people to change
d. The groups must work separately on common goals
ANS: b
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What will be an ideal response?