Proper behavior for the in-group is often viewed as unacceptable behavior for the out-group. Sociologist Robert Merton describes this process as the conversion of "in-group virtues" into
A. "out-group virtues."
B. "in-group vices."
C. goal displacement.
D. "out-group vices."
Answer: D
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