Which Couple Will Face Extra Challenges in Achieving a Successful

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which couple will face extra challenges in achieving a successful transition to married life?

• A)Ken,an African-American Baptist,and Eileen,an Asian-American Mormon,who married at age 21
• B)Rolf and Louisa,both German Protestants,who married at age 25
• C)Hector and Irma,both Mexican-American Catholics,who married at age 30
• D)Jeff and Val,both college graduates,who married at age 28

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Definitions:

Ingroup Differentiation Bias

Ingroup differentiation bias is the tendency to perceive and highlight differences within one’s own group, emphasizing diversity and individuality among members.

Outgroup Homogeneity

The perception that members of an outgroup are more similar to each other than they actually are, often attributed to a lack of personal familiarity.

Group Attribution

The tendency to ascribe certain qualities, behaviors, or outcomes to a group as a whole, rather than to its individual members.

Ingroup Differentiation

Refers to the process by which members of a group distinguish themselves from other members in the same group based on roles, tasks, or characteristics.