Psychology of Social Situations: Conformity, Obedience, and Group Influence

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

In-group bias is the tendency to

A
$Treat in-group and out-group members with equal evaluations$
B
$Favor one's own group over others$
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C
$Devalue one's own group while idealizing competing out-groups$
D
$Show stronger preference for out-group than for in-group members$

Explanation

Even arbitrary groupings (Robbers Cave, minimal group studies) produce bias.

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