What Do Self-Serving Biases, Group Polarization, and Negative Stereotypes Have

question 41

Multiple Choice

What do self-serving biases, group polarization, and negative stereotypes have in common?

• A) They illustrate the power of the situation.
• B) They are potential seeds of misperception.
• C) They illustrate that we are cognitive misers.
• D) They negate conflict.

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