Group Isolation Increases Bonding and Conformity to Traditional Norms of the In-Group;

question 78

Essay

Group isolation increases bonding and conformity to traditional norms of the in-group; the stronger one's attachment to the in-group, the greater the likelihood of prejudice and stereotyping directed at out-groups. Explain why this general phenomenon is especially serious when members of a particular group, like white Americans, have great privilege and power over other racial groups in society.

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Higher-Level Needs

Advanced human desires in Maslow’s hierarchy, including esteem and self-actualization needs, which surface after basic physiological and safety needs are met.

Lower-Level Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological needs and safety, which have to be fulfilled before higher-level needs, like self-esteem and self-actualization.

Paycheck

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