Priming in-group favoritism: the impact of normative scripts in the minimal group paradigm

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Issues concerning the psychological dynamics of social identity are examined, focusing on how priming for loyalty and equality affect in-group favoritism. Topics include the role of self-esteem in group identity and the conclusion that a change in the social script can change the degree of in-group favoritism.

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Assimilation and differentiation needs as motivational determinants of perceived in-group and out-group homogeneity

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Issues concerning the perceptions of group homogeneity are examined, focusing on factors that may change the perceptions. Topics include the fluid nature and context-sensitive aspects of group perceptions, how perceptions are affected by threats to social identity, and the role of assimilation and differentiation needs.

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Group Loyalty: Impact of members' identification and contributions

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The authors examine the dynamics of group loyalty, group behavior, identification with specific groups, and the impact of group values.

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