A university in the United States forms two groups for an international debate competition. One group consists of U.S.-born students, and the other group consists of immigrant students. According to Al Ramiah and Hewstone's (2013) and Tropp and Barlow's (2018) studies on desegregation, which of the following happens when there is prolonged, personal contact between the two groups in this scenario?
A. increased anxiety
B. decreased empathy
C. trend toward dehumanizing others
D. decreased perceived threats
Answer: D
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