Recall that in the l930s,when anti-Asian prejudice was commonplace in the United States,Richard LaPiere (1934)had no trouble finding pleasant accommodations for himself and his Chinese traveling companions.Surprised,LaPiere later sent letters to the establishments they visited,asking whether Chinese visitors would be welcome.More than 90 percent of those who responded replied that they definitely would not accommodate Chinese.This study is noteworthy because it suggested that

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The study by LaPiere showed that there was a disconnect between the attitudes people expressed (in letters) and their actual behavior towards Chinese visitors. This suggests that the link between attitudes and behaviors is often tenuous, as people may not always act on their expressed attitudes. Therefore, option B is the best choice. The study did not address persuasive appeals, so option A is incorrect. The study also did not suggest that people "tell" more than they can know or that contact can reduce prejudice, so options C and D are also incorrect.

Recall That in the L930s,when Anti-Asian Prejudice Was Commonplace in the United