Ingroup Bias Will Result When the Groups Formed

question 58

Multiple Choice

Ingroup bias will result when the groups formed

• A) share at least one demographic characteristic (e.g., racial identity).
• B) share a birthday.
• C) share the last digit in their social insurance number.
• D) all of these choices.

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