The study conducted by LaPiere in 1934 using a young Chinese couple as participants demonstrated that
A)people in the U.S.were highly prejudiced against Asians at that time
B)normative social influence is largely responsible for prejudiced attitudes
C)people's attitudes did not correlate well with their actual behaviours
D)much prejudicial behaviour appears to be motivated by stereotype threat

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LaPiere's study is famous for showing that people's expressed attitudes (in this case, prejudiced attitudes towards Asians) did not predict their actual behavior towards a young Chinese couple. Despite widespread prejudicial attitudes, the couple was treated hospitably in most establishments they visited, indicating a significant discrepancy between attitudes and behaviors.

The Study Conducted by LaPiere in 1934 Using a Young