EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

The out-group homogeneity effect, a cognitive bias, is damaging as it can contribute to __________ .
  1. Fear
  2. Stereotyping
  3. Originality
  4. Neglect
Explanation
Answer: B - The out-group homogeneity effect is a cognitive bias, where individuals tend to see others who are in a different group (or town, or team, etc.) as homogenous or “all alike,” while viewing individuals within their in-group as varied, and diverse
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz