Which of these is an illustration of the concept of out-group homogeneity?
A) Members of some minority groups are perceived as being very similar to the dominant group in society.
B) Members of a set of minority groups, such as Laotians, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesians, are perceived as being similar enough to share a general category (Asian).
C) Members of all groups considered minority groups in a society are perceived as having the same biological backgrounds.
D) Members of some ethnic groups, such as Italian, German, and French, are considered similar enough to the dominant group so they are no longer considered minority groups.

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Out-group homogeneity is the perception that members of an out-group are more similar to each other than they actually are, often leading to stereotyping. Option B illustrates this by grouping diverse Asian ethnicities into a single category.

Which of These Is an Illustration of the Concept of Out-Group