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Deutsch: Kontakttheorie / Español: Teoría del contacto / Português: Teoria do contato / Français: Théorie du contact / Italiano: Teoria del contatto

Contact Theory is a psychological framework that examines how interpersonal interactions between members of different social groups can reduce prejudice and foster mutual understanding. Originating from social psychology, this theory posits that structured contact under specific conditions can dismantle stereotypes and promote positive intergroup relations. Its relevance extends beyond academic discourse, influencing policies in education, workplace diversity, and conflict resolution.

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Contactful interactions is defined as interactions that are open to the other's point of view and clearly express the speaker's point of view.

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Contagion refers to the rapid transmission of emotions or behaviors through a crowd

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Deutsch: Ansteckungseffekt / Español: Efecto contagioso / Português: Efeito de contágio / Français: Effet de contagion / Italiano: Effetto di contagio /

Contagion effect refers to the tendency of some people to model or copy Behavior or activity portrayed by news or entertainment media.

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Contagious behavior refers to a more-or-less instinctive or reflexive Behavior triggered by the occurrence of the same Behavior in another individual.

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Contagious magic refers to a type of sympathetic magic. Contagious magic involves the belief that what one person does to something that a person once owned or that was close to a pe

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Containment refers to the aspects of the Social bond which act to prevent individuals from committing crimes and keep them from engaging in deviance.

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Containment theory refers to a form of control theory which suggests that a series of both internal and external factors contribute to law-abiding behavior.

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