Cialdini and his colleagues (1976) counted the number of college insignia T-shirts worn by university students on the Monday after their teams played football. These researchers found that students were more likely to wear such shirts after victories than after losses. These findings suggest that __________.
A) in-group identification is a source pride and self-esteem
B) minimal categorization can have effects on competition
C) in-groups can provide support after setbacks
D) the establishment of in-group bias can contribute to intergroup conflict

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The findings suggest that wearing college insignia T-shirts after a victory is a way for individuals to show pride and self-esteem for their in-group (i.e., their university team), indicating in-group identification.

Cialdini and His Colleagues (1976) Counted the Number of College