When Jenny's parents told her that they were moving to Alabama,she was horrified because she secretly thought that southerners were mostly poorly educated and racist.After experiencing the foods,traditions,and people in her new home,she was surprised to realize that southerners weren't all alike,and that many of her new friends were just like her.This is an example of

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This scenario illustrates the contact hypothesis, which suggests that interactions between individuals from different social groups can reduce prejudice and stereotyping. Jenny's initial negative beliefs about southerners were based on stereotypes, but her actual experiences interacting with people from that region changed her perceptions.

When Jenny's Parents Told Her That They Were Moving to Alabama,she