In the United States during the late 1980s,most Democrats wrongly believed that inflation had risen under Republican president Ronald Reagan.In 2010,most Republicans wrongly believed that taxes had increased under Democratic president Barack Obama.These incorrect beliefs best illustrate the impact of
A) outgroup homogeneity.
B) scapegoat theory.
C) social identities.
D) ingroup bias.

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The incorrect beliefs held by members of each political party demonstrate ingroup bias, which is the tendency for people to favor and defend their own group (in this case, their political party) while holding negative attitudes toward members of other groups. This bias can lead individuals to interpret information in a way that confirms their preexisting beliefs and values, while discounting or ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

In the United States During the Late 1980s,most Democrats Wrongly