| Why do people perceive ingroup homogeneity on ingroup traits and outgroup homogeneity on outgroup traits? | |
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PMID: 17178928 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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People tend to perceive ingroup homogeneity on ingroup stereotypical traits and outgroup homogeneity on outgroup stereotypical traits (e.g., Kelly, 1989; Simon, 1992a; Simon & Pettigrew, 1990). If it is assumed that people use homogeneity ratings to indicate the extent to which groups possess traits, then this stereotype effect may be interpreted as an expression of perceived trait possession (i.e., ingroups possess ingroup stereotypical traits and outgroups possess outgroup stereotypical traits). If it is further assumed that research participants abide by the conversational norm of appropriate quantity (e.g., Bless, Strack, & Schwarz, 1993), then this stereotype effect should be significantly reduced following prior expressions of perceived trait possession. A literature review and two minimal group experiments (Ns = 75, 104) supported this prediction. This evidence is discussed in relation to the outgroup homogeneity effect and self-categorization theory. |
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Authors:
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Mark Rubin; Constantina Badea |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Personality & social psychology bulletin Volume: 33 ISSN: 0146-1672 ISO Abbreviation: Pers Soc Psychol Bull Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-12-20 Completed Date: 2007-03-13 Revised Date: 2011-02-10 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7809042 Medline TA: Pers Soc Psychol Bull Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 31-42 Citation Subset: IM |
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Shool of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. mark.rubin@newcastle.edu.au |
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Adult Female Group Processes* Humans Male Middle Aged Social Identification* Social Perception* Stereotyping |
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