Intergroup Conflicts Are Often Amplified by

question 40

Multiple Choice

Intergroup conflicts are often amplified by

• A) the occurrence of cognitive dissonance.
• B) stereotyped images of the out-group.
• C) passive compliance by the in-groups.
• D) the development of superordinate goals.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Feature Detectors

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Narrow Black-And-White Lines

A visual pattern typically consisting of slim, alternating black and white stripes.

Gestalt Psychology

A school of thought in psychology that emphasizes viewing the mind and behavior as organized wholes.