Research on the principle of paired distinctiveness has shown that people tend to ____________ a negative behavior is performed by members of a ____________.
A) overestimate how often; minority group
B) underestimate how often; minority group
C) feel more angry when; minority group
D) feel more angry when; majority group

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People tend to overestimate how often a negative behavior is performed by members of a minority group due to the distinctiveness of both the behavior and the group, leading to a stronger association in memory.

Research on the Principle of Paired Distinctiveness Has Shown That