Vince and Wanda are both members of the high school band. Vince plays tuba and Wanda plays the flute. Vince believes that the brass section is the strongest section of the band while Wanda believes the woodwinds are the most important section. Vince and Wanda's beliefs are best explained in terms of
A) their ingroup biases.
B) the outgroup homogeneity effect.
C) realistic group conflict theory.
D) scapegoat theory.

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Vince and Wanda's beliefs are based on their identification with their own section in the band, which is an example of ingroup bias. They view their own section as superior to the other sections, which is a common tendency in group membership.

Vince and Wanda Are Both Members of the High School