Anecdotal evidence shows that African-American and white coal miners in the 1950s were completely segregated above ground and completely integrated below ground.In addition, most ministers in the 1950s supported desegregation but kept this support to themselves.These examples suggest the operation of ________ in prejudice.

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The examples suggest the operation of conformity, as both African-American and white miners conformed to the segregation above ground and integration below ground. The ministers also kept their support for desegregation to themselves, conforming to the societal norms of the time. Stereotyping, competition, and self-fulfilling prophecies are not evident in the examples given.

Anecdotal Evidence Shows That African-American and White Coal Miners in the 1950s