Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)In an earlier study of boys who had already formed friendships,the Sherifs found that intergroup conflict undermined these original friendships.
• B)The winning group shows more outgroup rejection than the failing group.
• C)Ingroup-outgroup biases influence perceptions of the outgroup members,but not perceptions of the outgroup's products.
• D)During conflict group members fail to make use of their stereotypes.

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Definitions:

Average Looking

Describes an appearance considered to be in the middle of the spectrum regarding societal beauty standards; not particularly outstanding in attractiveness.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining the behaviors of others.

Actor-Observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes, while attributing others' actions to their internal characteristics or dispositions.

Internal Cause

Factors within an individual, such as traits or motivations, that are responsible for their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.