According to research, prejudice became worse when schools were first integrated due to all of the following factors EXCEPT for the
A) unequal-status regarding the academic levels of the two groups of students.
B) creation of mutual interdependence.
C) competitive nature of the schools.
D) minority children entering these schools less prepared than the children already attending these schools.

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Research suggests that when schools were first integrated, prejudice became worse due to unequal-status regarding academic levels, competitive nature of the schools and minority children entering unprepared. However, the creation of mutual interdependence actually helped to reduce prejudice as it forced students from different racial backgrounds to work together towards a common goal.

According to Research, Prejudice Became Worse When Schools Were First