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In the Equity Theory Model, a 'Comparison Other' Is an Individual

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In the equity theory model, a 'comparison other' is an individual or group of people with whom the person compares his or her outcome/input ratio.


Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over others.

Microaggressions

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of deflecting attention from one's own shortcomings.

Implicit Prejudice

Unconscious biases or attitudes towards other groups or individuals.

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