Televised portrayals of ethnic minority groups have the power to ____ the child's attitudes on group stereotyping.

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Televised portrayals of ethnic minority groups can either weaken or strengthen a child's attitudes on group stereotyping depending on the nature and content of the portrayal. Negative portrayals can reinforce negative stereotypes, while positive portrayals can challenge and weaken stereotypes. Therefore, either option - weakening or strengthening - is possible.

Televised Portrayals of Ethnic Minority Groups Have the Power to ____