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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which of the following statements is FALSE? Hostility between two groups can be reduced by

a. having the two groups work together to achieve a common goal.
b. making sure that the two groups are of equal status.
c. having the groups interact in a formal setting with each group occupying half of the room.
d. making sure that it is clear that norms favor equality.

Question 2

Alice's three children are driving her crazy. They are constantly squabbling, calling one another names, and generally tormenting one another. To preserve what's left of her sanity, Alice has decided to try to convince the youngsters to get along.

Based on the contact hypothesis, what's the best way to do this?
a. Cook a good, hearty meal and have them all gather at the table.
b. Promise to take them to a funny movie only if they clean the playroom in thirty minutes.
c. Send them outside to play in the yard.
d. Have a family meeting so that they can air their grievances.