Hank is a Minnesota Vikings fan. Although he doesn't realize it, Hank tends to assume other Vikings fans are generally good people. This is an example of
A) the fundamental attribution error.
B) scapegoating.
C) discrimination.
D) ingroup bias.
Answer: D
Rationale: The ingroup bias occurs when we attribute positive qualities to the social group we belong to.
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a. ?clinical b. ?personality c. ?behavioral d. ?social
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A. social construction. B. cognitive construction. C. physical construction. D. intellectual construction.
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A. have a girlfriend B. develop a strong sense of responsibility C. engage in minor delinquency D. have a good relationship with his parents
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