Knowing that an ingroup friend has a close relationship with a member of the outgroup can produce positive intergroup benefits.This is called the _____ effect.

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The given scenario describes the extended contact effect, which involves positive intergroup relations generated by the knowledge that someone from one's ingroup shares a close relationship with an outgroup member. This effect can enhance intergroup relations and reduce prejudice towards the outgroup. Option A (contact) refers to the direct interaction of individuals from different groups, Option C (self-fulfilling prophecy) involves a belief that affects one's behavior in a way that ultimately brings about the expected outcome, and Option D (illusory correlation) involves perceiving a relationship between two variables that do not have any actual relationship.

Knowing That an Ingroup Friend Has a Close Relationship with a Member