The tendency to approach or withdraw from a racial group is known as
A) racism
B) ethnocentrism
C) social distance
D) social proximity

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Social distance refers to the extent to which individuals are willing to interact with members of a particular social group, in this case a racial group. This can lead to either approach or withdrawal behaviors, depending on the individual's level of comfort or familiarity with that group. Racism and ethnocentrism are more broad concepts that may include prejudice and discrimination towards individuals or groups based on their perceived racial or ethnic identity, and social proximity refers to the physical or psychological closeness between individuals regardless of racial identity.

The Tendency to Approach or Withdraw from a Racial Group