Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Donald and Ignacio go to the same school and both feel only hate for each other. The two are chosen to represent their school in a trivia competition. The school counselor encourages them to work together to beat the other school, promising a letter of recommendation for both if they succeed. What is the most likely effect of the contact between Donald and Ignacio?
Answer
A
Donald and Ignacio are likely to experience increased feelings of prejudice.
B
Donald and Ignacio are likely to experience reduced feelings of prejudice.
C
Donald is more likely than Ignacio to experience reduced feelings of prejudice.
D
Ignacio is more likely to reach out to Donald in order to resolve their differences.
Explanation
Donald and Ignacio have a shared goal: working together to win the trivia competition. Cooperation toward a common goal, especially with the counselor’s encouragement and a reward for both, can reduce prejudice by giving them a chance to know and rely on each other. Therefore, the most likely effect is reduced feelings of prejudice.
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