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One way to reverse prejudice as shown in the Robber's Cave experiment is to:

Correct answer: A. Foster shared goals

  • A. Foster shared goals
  • B. Educate the groups
  • C. Encourage competition
  • D. Maintain inter-group contact

Explanation

In the Robbers Cave study, hostility declined when the rival groups had to cooperate to achieve superordinate goals that neither group could accomplish alone. Competition tends to intensify prejudice, not reverse it.

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