People Tend to Show a Preference for Ingroups Over Outgroups

question 152

Multiple Choice

People tend to show a preference for ingroups over outgroups even when group membership is determined at random, and even when they have never interacted with members of their ingroup. This tendency is known as ____.

• A)the discontinuity effect
• B)ingroup favoritism
• C)stigma by association
• D)the minimal group effect

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in preparing the cash flow statement, where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate operating cash flow.

Depreciation

The systematic reduction in the recorded cost of a fixed asset to allocate its cost over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Current Asset

An asset that is expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members from the company's current or retained earnings.