In-Group Favoritism Has Been Shown to Be Greater When the Groups

question 22

Multiple Choice

In-group favoritism has been shown to be greater when the groups are in competition with each other. This is probably because

• A) competition decreases social categorization.
• B) competition increases social identity.
• C) competition distracts people from their task.
• D) competition changes social memory.

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Definitions:

Plateau Phase

Prolongation of the depolarization phase of a cardiac muscle cell membrane; results in a prolonged refractory period.

Cardiac Muscle Cell

Cardiac muscle cell, also known as a cardiomyocyte, is a specialized type of muscle cell found in the heart that contracts to pump blood throughout the body.

Action Potential

The process by which nerve cells generate an electrical signal after being stimulated, involving a dramatic change in charge across the cell membrane.

Right Ventricle

The part of the heart responsible for moving blood lacking oxygen to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.