Which of these situations, based on the Mendes et al. study, is likely to raise the blood pressure of the first person in the scenario?
A) a European American being socially accepted by a European American
B) a European American being socially accepted by an African American
C) an African American being socially accepted by an African American
D) an African American being socially accepted by a European American

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The Mendes et al. study found that African Americans experienced an increase in blood pressure when they were socially accepted by European Americans, likely due to the stress associated with cross-racial interactions and the anticipation of potential bias or discrimination.

Which of These Situations, Based on the Mendes Et Al