Asked by April Nguyen on Jul 16, 2024

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An ethnocentric intergroup attribution is:

A) a universal tendency to reflect asocial cognition.
B) a universal stereotype of atypical group behaviour.
C) an extension of the self-serving bias for outgroups.
D) an extension of the self-serving bias for ingroups.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Ethnocentric Intergroup Attribution

The tendency to attribute positive behaviors and successes to one's own group's inherent qualities while attributing negatives to external factors.

Universal Stereotype

Stereotypes that are held widely across different cultures or societies, often based on generalized beliefs about certain groups.

  • Comprehend the concept of ethnocentrism and its effects on intergroup attributions.
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Gadiel D. GarciaJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ethnocentric intergroup attribution refers to the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to the characteristics of one's own group (the ingroup) and negative outcomes to the characteristics of other groups (the outgroups), which is an extension of the self-serving bias for ingroups.