Rafael has joined the Spanish Club at his school. According to the social identi

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Rafael has joined the Spanish Club at his school. According to the social identity theory, what is Rafael likely to do when he meets individuals from the German Club or French Club and defines them as out-group members?

a. Rafael will want to be friends with the outgroup members.

b. Rafael will exaggerate the similarities between his ingroup and the outgroups.

c. Rafael will exaggerate the similarities amongst outgroup members.

d. Rafael will see the groups as equal and want to decrease the social distance that exists.

a. Rafael will want to be friends with the outgroup members.

b. Rafael will exaggerate the similarities between his ingroup and the outgroups.

Explanation / Answer

The answer is Option C. According to the social identity theory, Rafael will exaggerate the similarities amongst outgroup members.

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