Research shows an inverse relationship between levels of education and extent of prejudice. As far as we know today, which of the following most likely accounts for at least some of that relationship?I. People who are less educated have greater contact with people of various ethnic and racial groups, thereby making them less prejudiced.II. As people attain more education they become more tolerant.III. People who are prejudice are less likely to pursue a higher education.IV. As people become more educated, they are more careful about revealing their prejudices.

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Research shows an inverse relationship between levels of education and extent of prejudice. As far as we know today, which of the following most likely accounts for at least some of that relationship?<br>I. People who are less educated have greater contact with people of various ethnic and racial groups, thereby making them less prejudiced.<br>II. As people attain more education they become more tolerant.<br>III. People who are prejudice are less likely to pursue a higher education.<br>IV. As people become more educated, they are more careful about revealing their prejudices.






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