What theory holds that the root cause for conflict is lack of contact between groups, or contact under unfavorable conditions, and also holds that contact under optimal conditions (e.g. equal status between groups, common goals, intergroup coalition and support of authorities, law, and custom) could reduce prejudice and intergroup conflict.
A) Equity theory
B) Intergroup contact theory
C) Social identity theory
D) Relative deprivation theory

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Intergroup contact theory holds that lack of or unfavorable contact between groups is the root cause for conflict, and that optimal contact (i.e. equal status, common goals, intergroup support, and support of authorities, law, and custom) can reduce conflict. Equity theory holds that people strive for fairness and justice in social relationships, social identity theory holds that people form their self-identity through group membership, and relative deprivation theory holds that people feel deprived when they perceive others as having more than they do. While these theories may contribute to understanding conflict, they do not focus specifically on the role of intergroup contact.

What Theory Holds That the Root Cause for Conflict Is