Shared Beliefs That Tend to Trigger Hostility Between Groups Include

question 277

Multiple Choice

Shared beliefs that tend to trigger hostility between groups include all of the following EXCEPT believing that

• A)they are superior to other groups.
• B)they have been unjustly exploited, wronged, or humiliated.
• C)other groups are dishonest and a threat.
• D)solutions can be reached through cooperation and compromise.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the conflicting cognitions.

Mid-Level

Pertains to a position, status, or area that is in between the highest and the lowest levels, often implying a moderate degree of complexity or authority.

Grand

Large, magnificent, or impressive in size, appearance, or style.

Parsimonious

Describing an explanation or theory that is simple and lacks unnecessary elements, often preferred for its efficiency and effectiveness in problem-solving.