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The relative homogeneity effect occurs when we treat:

A) everyone to a jolly good time.
B) our relatives in exactly the same way.
C) our own group as more heterogeneous than outgroups.
D) someone as a prototypical embodiment of the group.

Relative Homogeneity Effect

A perception bias where individuals see out-group members as more similar to each other than in-group members, often leading to stereotyping.

Heterogeneous

Consisting of elements or components that are different from each other; diverse in character or content.

Outgroups

Groups to which an individual does not belong, often perceived as different or alien compared to the individual's own group (ingroup).

  • Examine the role of social categorization in shaping group conduct and identity formation.
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