AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -n. 1. in general, any group to which one belongs or with which one identifies, but particularly a group judged to be different from other groups (outgroups).

Detailed explanation-2: -An example would be in an election. Early on, members within one political party typically argue with each other and split into factions supporting different candidates within the same party. They can exhibit stereotypical thinking and negative behaviors towards the other group.

Detailed explanation-3: -Someone who holds the identity of being a psychologist higher than the identity of being a linguist will find that while he/she may become competitive when meeting another person that is better at psychology than he/she, he/she won’t care when in contact with someone who is much better at being a linguist than he/she.

Detailed explanation-4: -We call such groups in-groups. Fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and juvenile gangs are examples of in-groups. Members of an in-group often end up competing with members of another group for various kinds of rewards. This other group is called an out-group.