Perception and categorization - Social categorization and intercultural communication - Characteristics of ingroups and outgroups

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What do ingroups represent

Ingroups represent a special class of membership group that is characterised by internal cohesiveness among members.

How are ingroups characterized

Ingroups are characterised by some shared experiences (sometimes via mass media) and an anticipated shared future, so that they create a sense of intimacy, solidarity and trust

What does the tendency to maximise the advantage of the in-group do

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What is outgroup homogeneity effect (Mullen & Hu)

The tendency to see members of outgroups as 'all alike', without recognising the individual differences that we appreciate in in-group members

What does characterisation also lead us to do

Minimise differences between members of the in-group on valued characteristics but maximise differences between the in-group and the outgroup on these differences.

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