The Dehumanization-Aggression Connection

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What is the relationship between loyalty to social groups and dehumanization?

  • Loyalty to social groups increases likelihood of dehumanization and aggression. (correct)
  • Loyalty to social groups decreases likelihood of dehumanization and aggression.
  • Loyalty to social groups only affects aggression, not dehumanization.
  • Loyalty to social groups has no impact on dehumanization and aggression.

Which of the following can trigger aggression?

  • Positive emotions
  • Empathy
  • Relaxation
  • Fear (correct)

How does distance affect hostility and aggression?

  • Distance has no impact on hostility and aggression.
  • Distance increases hostility and aggression.
  • Distance can sometimes increase, sometimes decrease hostility and aggression.
  • Distance can help reduce hostility and aggression. (correct)

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Study Notes

  • Loyalty to social groups increases likelihood of dehumanization and aggression.
  • Powerful ingroup loyalty and "we feeling" can lead to dehumanization of outgroups.
  • Dehumanization makes it easier to harm people who seem less human.
  • People's interpretations of situations can determine whether they act aggressively.
  • Anger can trigger aggression.
  • Dehumanization of others can fuel aggression.
  • We can step back from hostile interpretations and become less hostile and more calm.
  • Dehumanization is more likely when we strongly identify with a group.
  • Dehumanization can lead to violence against outgroups.
  • Distance can help reduce hostility and aggression.

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