An Accentuation of Intergroup Differences Produced by Social Categorisation

question 3

Multiple Choice

An accentuation of intergroup differences produced by social categorisation:

• A) is particularly strong where there are clear boundaries between groups.
• B) occurs predominantly on dimensions that favour the outgroup.
• C) can be most successfully accomplished through the media.
• D) is amplified when there is a strong need to differentiate the groups.

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Definitions:

Overgeneralizing

The cognitive bias of applying a general rule too broadly, based on limited evidence or a single example.

Class Late

The situation of arriving or starting a class beyond the scheduled time.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others, influenced by their background, experiences, and attitudes.

Categorize

The act of arranging or classifying items, individuals, or ideas into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics.