Researchers studied the derogation of outgroups by fraternity and sorority members and pledges (members-in-training).They found that pledges were ________ likely to derogate outgroup members in public than in private because ________.

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Pledges were found to be more likely to derogate outgroup members in public than in private because they had a stronger motivation to fit into the group. As they were still in the process of being accepted into the fraternity or sorority, they may have felt pressure to conform to group norms and show loyalty to their organization. This motivation to fit in may have led them to publicly derogate outgroups, despite potentially holding different views in private.

Researchers Studied the Derogation of Outgroups by Fraternity and Sorority