The Out-Group Homogeneity Effect Refers to the Observation That We

question 97

Multiple Choice

The out-group homogeneity effect refers to the observation that we tend to __________.

• A) see all out-groups as having the same set of (generally negative) characteristics
• B) see out-group members as being more similar to each other than in-group members
• C) perceive most other people as members of an out-group
• D) see out-group members as having the same characteristics and beliefs as members of our smallest in-group

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