At school, Cara likes to spend time with other cheerleaders and athletes, the "jocks" of the school. In biology class, Cara is partnered with Levi, a quiet male student who likes to dress in black and wear eyeliner. She is angry, as all of her friends have been paired with others of her social group. Which of the following might be contributing to Cara's difficulty in working with Levi?

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Cara's difficulty in working with Levi may be due to her in-group/out-group distinction, where she perceives Levi as part of a different social group than her own, leading to discomfort or bias.

At School, Cara Likes to Spend Time with Other Cheerleaders