The Idea That Members of an Ingroup Are Successful Because

question 112

Multiple Choice

The idea that members of an ingroup are successful because of their natural disposition best reflects:

• A)ideas from system justification theory.
• B)ideas from terror management theory.
• C)the outgroup homogeneity effect.
• D)the ultimate attribution error.

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Definitions:

Schizotypal

A personality disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Narcissistic

A personality trait characterized by an excessive focus on oneself, a high need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, control, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Perfectionist

An individual who strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high performance standards, often accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations.