Sue, a young white female, and Miranda, a middle-aged black female, both live in an integrated housing project. They both do their laundry on Wednesday afternoon. At first, they just sat quietly in the laundry room, but soon they began talking to each other about the weather and then later they discussed their children, their jobs, and their concerns and fears. Sue and Miranda have engaged in _____________, which has been shown to reduce prejudice.

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Intimate contact involves engaging in deep, meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-level interactions, such as discussing personal concerns, fears, and other significant aspects of one's life. This type of interaction, as described between Sue and Miranda, has been shown to reduce prejudice by fostering understanding and empathy between individuals from different backgrounds.

Sue, a Young White Female, and Miranda, a Middle-Aged Black