Cohesiveness causes group members to have ________ when there is a ________ from (in)an outgroup.

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Cohesive groups tend to view outsiders as a competitive threat, which in turn increases their commitment to the ingroup. This is known as the "black sheep effect." Option A is not necessarily true as increased cohesiveness does not necessarily lead to higher morality. Option C is also not true as higher cohesiveness within a group typically leads to a stronger exclusion of outsiders. Option D is the opposite effect of what is stated in the question. Option E is not mentioned in the question.

Cohesiveness Causes Group Members to Have ________ When There Is