According to social identity theory,_____ plays a causal role in ingroup bias.

A) evolutionary processes
B) self-esteem
C) the fear of death
D) a system justification motive

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According to social identity theory,_____ plays a causal role in ingroup bias.A) evolutionary processesB) self-esteemC) the fear of deathD) a system justification motive

Jaishana Scarberry · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  According to social identity theory, ingroup bias results from a need to bolster one's self-esteem. Identifying with a particular group and positively evaluating one's ingroup helps to enhance one's self-esteem, which in turn leads to biased attitudes and behaviors towards members of other groups.

According to social identity theory,_____ plays a causal role in ingroup bias.

A) evolutionary processes
B) self-esteem
C) the fear of death
D) a system justification motive

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