AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between members of an in-group and an out-group?
A
Members of thein-group rely on members of the out-group for leadership.
B
Members of thein-group set the agenda that members of the out-group must follow.
C
Members of thein-group identify with each other, but not with members of the out-group.
D
Members of thein-group are constantly seeking to join the members of the out-group.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the difference between members of an in-group and an out-group? Members of the in-group rely on members of the out-group for leadership. Members of the in-group set the agenda that members of the out-group must follow. Members of the in-group identify with each other, but not with members of the out-group.

Detailed explanation-2: -An in-group is a group to whom you, as a person, belong, and anyone else who is perceived as belonging to that group. In-group members have positive views of each other, and give each member preferential treatment. An out-group consists of anyone who does not belong to your group.

Detailed explanation-3: -An outgroup is any group that you don’t belong to, while an ingroup is a group that you associate yourself with. One basis for stereotypes is the tendency to see members of an outgroup as similar (called outgroup homogeneity) and members of your ingroup as different from each other (called ingroup heterogeneity).

Detailed explanation-4: -In-Groups and Out-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.

Detailed explanation-5: –ingroup: is a group to which a person belongs and with which the person feels a sense of identity.-outgroup: is a group to which a person does not belong and toward which the person may feel a sense of competitiveness or hostility.

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