People who persist in the face of hardships and ridicule are ...

[clmills979]

People who persist in the face of hardships and ridicule are viewed as particularly sincere, confident, and courageous, given that they are willing to risk social censure.
 
  The reason why harassed minorities are viewed in this positive way is known as the __________.
  a. sleeper effect
  b. indirect influence
  c. courage hypothesis
  d. norms of fairness

Question 2

How does minority influence benefit a team?
 
  a. Statistical minorities simulate greater thought about issues.
  b. Statistical minorities increase convergent thinking skills in a team.
  c. Statistical minorities are effective in decreasing divergent thinking in a team.
  d. Statistical minorities who are not harassed by the majority are more likely to be perceived as courageous.

[duke02]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a