In the context of group conflict and prejudice, the "contact hypothesis" states that:
A) cooperation and contact are both required to reduce conflict and prejudice.
B) direct contact between different groups results in reduced prejudice.
C) contact is not enough to reduce prejudice.
D) indirect contact between different group is enough to reduce prejudice.

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The contact hypothesis suggests that direct contact between members of different groups is necessary to reduce prejudice and conflict between the groups. However, it is not enough alone, and cooperation towards a common goal is also necessary for prejudice reduction. Indirect contact, such as reading about or hearing positive stories about different groups, is not as effective as direct contact in reducing prejudice.

In the Context of Group Conflict and Prejudice, the "Contact