When the Identity of a Group Was Threatened by Absorption

question 14

Multiple Choice

When the identity of a group was threatened by absorption into an out-group (Wohl et al.,2011) (e.g.,if Canada were about to become part of the US) ,the response of those who strongly identify with their group was

• A) increased prejudice towards the out-group.
• B) endorsement of measures to protect in-group sovereignty.
• C) increased ratings of out-group superiority.
• D) increased desire to leave the in-group and join the out-group.
• E) a decrease in self-esteem.

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