The Outgroup Homogeneity Bias Refers to the Tendency for People

question 14

Multiple Choice

The outgroup homogeneity bias refers to the tendency for people to ____.

• A)perceive members of outgroups as more similar to each other than members of ingroups are to each other
• B)perceive different outgroups as relatively similar to one another
• C)assume that outgroups are similar to ingroups
• D)believe that outgroups should be more similar to ingroups

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Definitions:

Belongingness Needs

A fundamental human need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships.

Esteem Needs

These are psychological requirements for respect, self-esteem, and recognition, forming a part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Psychoanalysis

A set of theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, developed by Sigmund Freud, that aims to treat mental disorders.

Emotionally Disturbed

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