Asked by Benjamin Wolfe on Jun 17, 2024
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Outgroup homogeneity is defined as
A) the tendency to perceive the members of an outgroup as similar to one another.
B) unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members.
C) the tendency to favor our own group.
D) a type of prejudice that offers an outlet for anger by providing someone to blame.
Outgroup Homogeneity
The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they actually are, as compared to the ingroup's diversity.
Unjustifiable Negative Behavior
This refers to actions or behaviors that have a negative impact on others or oneself and cannot be logically or morally defended.
Prejudice
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often directed towards people or groups.
- Distinguish between ingroups and outgroups, and their functions in the process of social categorization.
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ankita dhankaniJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Outgroup homogeneity is a cognitive bias where individuals perceive members of an outgroup as similar to each other, while perceiving members of their own group as diverse. This means that individuals tend to assume greater similarities between members of an outgroup, even though this may not be the case.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between ingroups and outgroups, and their functions in the process of social categorization.