The set of people perceived as different from "us" is called a(n)
A) ingroup.
B) scapegoat.
C) other-race effect.
D) outgroup.

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The outgroup refers to a group of people who are perceived as different or distinct from the ingroup, which is the group of people with whom we identify or perceive as similar to ourselves. The other options are not as fitting as they refer to specific phenomena within intergroup relations. The scapegoat refers to a person or group blamed for problems or difficulties that are not their fault. The other-race effect is the tendency to better recognize and distinguish faces of our own race or ethnic group than those of other races or ethnic groups.

The Set of People Perceived as Different from "Us" Is