The so-called "outgroup homogeneity bias" refers to the tendency for people to ____.
A) perceive members of outgroups as relatively similar, but members of ingroups as relatively different
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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Outgroup homogeneity bias refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive members of outgroups as relatively similar to each other, while perceiving members of the ingroup as more diverse and distinct from one another. This bias can lead to stereotyping and prejudice towards outgroups. Option B is partially correct but not precise as it includes only different outgroups, while the bias can also be towards a single outgroup. Options C and D are incorrect as they go against the definition of the bias.

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