Shortly after 9/11/01,even though a bitterly contested election had recently occurred,many Americans put aside their political differences in reaction to the national tragedy that occurred that day,viewing "American" as their primary identity rather than Republican or Democrat.This change is consistent with what the______________proposes is necessary to reduce prejudice.

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The Common Ingroup Identity Model suggests that intergroup bias can be reduced by transforming members' perceptions of group boundaries from "us" and "them" to a more inclusive "we," which aligns with the shift in identity to "American" after 9/11.

Shortly After 9/11/01,even Though a Bitterly Contested Election Had Recently