Asked by Spencer Peyrot on May 23, 2024
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Which expression is consistent with the outgroup homogeneity bias?
A) "They all look alike to me."
B) "We are all individuals who can't be easily described."
C) "We are thrifty,but they are miserly."
D) "You got to see 'em to believe 'em"
E) "He is just like all the rest."
Outgroup Homogeneity Bias
The tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than members of one's own group, often leading to stereotyping.
Thrifty
Being careful with money and resources by avoiding waste, spending wisely, and seeking good value.
Miserly
A person who is extremely reluctant to spend money; excessively frugal or stingy.
- Distinguish among different types of biases (such as outgroup homogeneity bias and ingroup differentiation bias) that influence group perception.
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Samjhana Godar ThapaMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The expression "They all look alike to me" suggests that the person is assuming that all members of a certain group are the same, which is consistent with the outgroup homogeneity bias.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among different types of biases (such as outgroup homogeneity bias and ingroup differentiation bias) that influence group perception.