The textbook suggests that even if schools are integrated, if children's parents don't encourage and support that integration, children will be less likely to meet and play with children from minority groups.In this case, which condition for reducing prejudice is NOT met?
A) clear penalties if group members show prejudice toward each other
B) one-on-one interactions between members of equal status
C) cooperative pursuit of superordinate goals
D) contact supported by social norms

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The condition of contact supported by social norms is not met in this case. Social norms can play a powerful role in promoting positive interaction and reducing prejudice between groups. If parents or other authority figures in children's lives do not support integration and discourage contact with other groups, it can undermine the effectiveness of integration efforts in reducing prejudice. The other three conditions listed are all met in this scenario, but without support from social norms, they may be less effective.

The Textbook Suggests That Even If Schools Are Integrated, If