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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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemisphere

Each of the two parts of the cerebrum (the largest part of the brain) in the brain of a vertebrate, separated by the fissure.

Corpus Callosum

The broad ribbon of nerve fibers that links the two hemispheres of the brain and facilitates communication between them.

Neurons

Neurons are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain involved in integrating information from different sensory inputs and are crucial for complex mental functions.