English-speaking Canadian students who _____ became more positive toward French Canadians and saw themselves as less different from French Canadians.

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Immersion has been shown to be a very effective way to reduce intergroup prejudices and increase positive attitudes towards outgroups. By spending time with French Canadians on a regular basis, English-speaking Canadian students may come to understand and appreciate the cultural differences between the two groups, leading to increased tolerance and acceptance. A study by Brewer and Brown (1998) found that an immersion program was more effective in reducing prejudice towards a target group compared to a lecture-based class on multiculturalism.

English-Speaking Canadian Students Who _____ Became More Positive Toward French