A threat to one's group can cause members of that group to see themselves as more typical group members.

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This phenomenon is known as "group entitativity," and it has been observed in research on intergroup conflict and discrimination. When a group perceives a threat from an outside group or individual, members of that group may become more committed to their own group identity and see themselves as more typical group members, in order to protect and defend their group.

A Threat to One's Group Can Cause Members of That