People who persist in the face of hardships and ridicule are viewed as particularly sincere,confident,and courageous,given that they are willing to risk social censure.The reason why harassed minorities are viewed in this positive way is known as the:

A) sleeper effect.
B) indirect influence.
C) courage hypothesis.
D) norms of fairness.

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Varun Vineeth · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The statement describes the courage hypothesis, which suggests that people who persist despite adversity are perceived as courageous and sincere. This is because they are risking social censure in order to pursue their goals, and this behavior is seen as a sign of integrity and conviction. The other options do not accurately reflect the concept being described in the statement.

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