Identify a true statement about the contact that predicts the attitudes and tolerance of a group.
A)The more interracial contact South African Blacks and Whites have,the less sympathetic their political attitudes.
B)The more contact straight people have with gays and lesbians,the more accepting they become.
C)The more contact younger people have with older adults,the less favorable their attitudes toward older people.
D)Unlike direct contact,vicarious indirect contact is not effective in reducing prejudice.

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This is known as the "contact hypothesis," and has been studied extensively. Research has shown that positive interactions and exposure to different groups can lead to increased acceptance and tolerance. Specifically in regards to the LGBTQ+ community, studies have shown that more contact leads to more positive attitudes and less prejudice.

Identify a True Statement About the Contact That Predicts the Attitudes