Which of these statements about the contact hypothesis is TRUE?
A)Infrequent contact with subordinates results in an environment of greater trust and cooperation.
B)Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs.
C)Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs and tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person.
D)Increased contact with someone tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person.
E)By reducing our contact with people, we develop more accurate perceptions of them.

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The contact hypothesis suggests that increased contact with someone tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person. Option B is partially correct but does not mention the reduction of stereotypes. Option A and E are incorrect, as infrequent contact and reduced contact do not promote trust and accurate perception. Option C is incorrect, as it repeats option B without mentioning the reduction of stereotypes.

Which of These Statements About the Contact Hypothesis Is TRUE