Exploring Intergroup Contact

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Which of the following is NOT a key takeaway from the text?

Contact reduces anxiety
Contact increases empathy
Contact alone is enough for prejudice reduction (correct)
Contact increases knowledge

What is extended contact?

When contact with an outgroup is viewed via someone else making contact (correct)
When contact is limited to superficial interactions
When contact occurs in a formal setting
When contact is prolonged over a long period of time

What is imagined contact?

When contact is based on stereotypes and assumptions
When contact is imagined but does not actually occur (correct)
When contact occurs in a virtual reality setting
When contact is limited to online interactions

What is re-categorization?

When categories disappear and everyone is treated as an individual (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Contact Theory?

The theory that the more contact one has with an outgroup, the less prejudice one expresses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prosocial behavior?

Behavior intended to help someone else (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between altruism and egoism?

Altruism involves prosocial behavior without any prospect of personal rewards for the helper, while egoism involves behavior motivated by the desire to obtain personal rewards (D) Signup and view all the answers