Four experiments addressed the different forms and functions of in-group bias in different
contexts. The authors proposed 2 functions: an identity-expressive function and an …

We describe our motivational analysis of ingroup bias. Central to our approach are two
functions of ingroup bias: an identity function (the creation and expression of one's social …

Hypothesized that heightening ingroup cohesion would increase discrimination toward an
outgroup. This prediction was not supported. Instead, it was found that for the most part, only …

Several studies have found that the mere categorization of persons into groups is sufficient
to promote intergroup discrimination. Out-group members may be convenient targets of bias …

The present research examined factors that moderate and mediate the reduction of
intergroup bias. Two 3-person laboratory groups, which had first worked separately on a …

Experimental research on intergroup discrimination in favor of one's own group is reviewed
in terms of the basis of differentiation between in-group and out-group and in terms of the …

In this chapter, bias is defined broadly as an unfair evaluative, emotional, cognitive, or
behavioral response toward another group in ways that devalue or disadvantage the other …

Linguistic intergroup bias (LIB) is the tendency to describe positive in-group and negative
out-group behaviors more abstractly than negative in-group and positive out-group …

▪ Abstract This chapter reviews the extensive literature on bias in favor of in-groups at the
expense of out-groups. We focus on five issues and identify areas for future research:(a) …

In this paper we investigate intergroup differentiation in different social contexts. Although
low group status motivates group members to display biases favoring the in-group, the …