The so-called "outgroup homogeneity bias" refers to the tendency for people to ____.
A) perceive members of outgroups as relatively similar to one another, but perceive members of ingroups as relatively different from one another
B) perceive different outgroups as relatively similar to one another
C) assume that outgroups are similar to ingroups
D) believe that outgroups should be more similar to ingroups

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The outgroup homogeneity bias refers to the tendency for people to perceive members of outgroups as relatively similar to one another, but perceive members of ingroups as relatively different from one another. This bias can lead to stereotyping and prejudice towards outgroup members. Option B is partially correct but does not address the difference in the perception of ingroups. Options C and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the definition of the outgroup homogeneity bias.

The So-Called "Outgroup Homogeneity Bias" Refers to the Tendency for People