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Positive Attitudes and Behaviors Based on Group Membership
While stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination typically involve negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, people can also hold positive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors toward individuals based on group membership. This can manifest as preferential treatment for people who are similar to themselves, such as sharing the same gender, race, or favorite sports team.
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Positive Attitudes and Behaviors Based on Group Membership