Asked by Skylar Stewart on Apr 24, 2024
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In the United States during the late 1980s,most Democrats wrongly believed that inflation had risen under Republican president Ronald Reagan.In 2010,most Republicans wrongly believed that taxes had increased under Democratic president Barack Obama.These incorrect beliefs best illustrate the impact of
A) outgroup homogeneity.
B) scapegoat theory.
C) social identities.
D) ingroup bias.
Ingroup Bias
The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from external groups.
Social Identities
The part of an individual's self-concept derived from their perceived membership in social groups.
Outgroup Homogeneity
The perception that members of an out-group are more similar to each other than they actually are, especially when compared to the perceived diversity within an in-group.
- Comprehend the impact of in-group and out-group perceptions on social prejudices.
- Recognize prejudices present in constructs of social identity, including nationalism and political allegiance.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The given scenario reflects the presence of ingroup bias, as both Democrats and Republicans are incorrectly attributing negative economic consequences to the opposing political party. Ingroup bias refers to the tendency for individuals to favor their own group (in this case, their own political party) over others.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact of in-group and out-group perceptions on social prejudices.
- Recognize prejudices present in constructs of social identity, including nationalism and political allegiance.