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AP Psychology
Multiple Choice

Understanding In-Group Bias in Social Psychology

Very Hard Unit 9: Social Psychology Prejudice And Discrimination

In social psychology, stereotypes are often negative assumptions about individuals based on their group membership. Research in this field has explored how stereotypes can lead to prejudice and discrimination. One framework used to analyze this phenomenon is the Social Identity Theory, which suggests individuals derive part of their self-concept from their social group affiliations. Consider a study in which participants view a video depicting a neutral interaction between a member of their own group and a member of a different group. After viewing the video, participants are given a series of statements about how they feel towards the out-group member. Which of the following statements best exemplifies the concept of in-group bias as described in Social Identity Theory?

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