The Tendency to Prefer People in a Group to Which

question 582

Multiple Choice

The tendency to prefer people in a group to which we belong and to attribute more positive qualities to people in this group is called

• A)groupthink
• B)in-group favouritism
• C)group polarization
• D)stereotyping

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Definitions:

Cognitive Competence

The ability to think logically, make decisions, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

Social Referencing

The process of reading emotional cues in others to help determine how to act in a particular situation, often observed in infants looking to caregivers.

Discriminate Faces

The ability to differentiate and recognize individual human faces.

Parental Technique

Strategies and methods used by parents in raising their children, focusing on discipline, communication, and nurturing.