In Western societies, group members often recognize __________ among members of their own group, and assume __________ among members of an out-group.

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Homogeneity refers to the perception that members of a group are similar to each other, while heterogeneity refers to the perception that members of a group are different from each other. In Western societies, people tend to perceive members of their own group as being more similar to each other than they actually are (homogeneity bias), and members of out-groups as being more different from each other than they actually are (heterogeneity bias).

In Western Societies, Group Members Often Recognize __________ Among Members