Consequences of In-group Favoritism

In the study of social psychology, prejudice is often understood as a prejudgment towards a group, leading to discrimination against its members. One significant theory that addresses how social categorization can lead to prejudiced attitudes is the social identity theory. This theory suggests that individuals derive a sense of identity and self-esteem from their group memberships. Additionally, this can lead to an in-group bias, where individuals favor their own group over others. Considering this theory, which of the following best describes a consequence of in-group favoritism?