Asked by Preston Stewart on May 05, 2024

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The social group to which a person belongs is called the ________,and the social group to which a person does not belong is called the ________.

A) ingroup;outgroup
B) outgroup;ingroup
C) ingroup bias;outgroup homogeneity
D) overt group;subtle group

Ingroup

A social group to which an individual feels they belong, often contrasting with an "outgroup" to which they do not identify.

Outgroup

A social group to which an individual does not identify or belong, often viewed with prejudice or discrimination.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency for people to give preferential treatment or have favorable attitudes towards members of their own group over those from different groups.

  • Outline the psychological factors that foster the development of prejudice, discrimination, and the genesis of stereotypes.
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Steven SherifMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Ingroup refers to the social group to which a person belongs, while outgroup refers to the social group to which a person does not belong. Ingroup bias and outgroup homogeneity are related concepts but refer to different phenomena. Overt group and subtle group are not commonly used terms in sociology.