Asked by Lauryn Leopard on May 14, 2024
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Most people assume that outgroup members are more similar to one another than ingroup members are to one another. This tendency is known as the ____.
A) outgroup homogeneity bias
B) scapegoat effect
C) minimal group effect
D) superordinate group bias
Outgroup Homogeneity Bias
The perception that individuals outside one's own group are more similar to each other than they really are.
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of ingroup and outgroup relationships on the continuation of stereotypes and discrimination.
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Nabeel BashirMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The outgroup homogeneity bias is the tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than members of one's own group, the ingroup. This bias can lead to stereotyping and a lack of recognition of the diversity within outgroups.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of ingroup and outgroup relationships on the continuation of stereotypes and discrimination.
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