Regarding In-Groups and Out-Groups, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

Regarding in-groups and out-groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In-group membership helps define who we are socially.
• B)We tend to exaggerate differences between members of out-groups and our own group.
• C)The existence of in-groups and out-groups sets the stage for conflict between groups and for racial and ethnic prejudice.
• D)We tend to attribute negative characteristics to our in-group and positive characteristics to the out-group we are envious of.

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