Which of these statements about the contact hypothesis is TRUE?
A) Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs
B) Increased contact with someone tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person
C) By reducing our contact with people,we develop more accurate perceptions of them
D) Increased contact with someone tends to change our stereotype of the group to which that person belongs and tends to reduce our tendency to use stereotypes to perceive that person

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The contact hypothesis suggests that increased contact with someone from a different group can reduce our reliance on stereotypes and improve our perceptions of that person. Option B correctly represents this idea. Option A is partially correct, while Option C is incorrect as reducing contact with people can actually lead to more negative stereotypes and inaccurate perceptions. Option D is also partially correct but B is the better option as it addresses the core concept of the contact hypothesis more clearly.

Which of These Statements About the Contact Hypothesis Is TRUE