What Is the Idea That We Have an Automatic Tendency

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is the idea that we have an automatic tendency to categorize each other and to form "us versus them" groups that validate our perceptions of ourselves in flattering and useful ways

• A) ingroup heterogeneity
• B) outgroup homogeneity
• C) social agents
• D) social identity theory

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Definitions:

Spontaneously Form

The natural or unplanned inception of structures, patterns, or groups without explicit external influence or direction.

Group Size

Refers to the number of individuals constituting a group, which can significantly influence the group's dynamics, communication patterns, and overall functionality.

Basic Types

Typically refers to fundamental categories or classes in various conceptual frameworks or systems, often used to simplify and categorize complex phenomena.

Personal Groups

Social groups formed based on personal relationships and intimate connections rather than formal structures or purposes.