People are ________ likely to help members of their own race than members of another race because ________.
A) less; they are likely to perceive their own race as inferior and less deserving of help
B) less; they are less likely to help similar others
C) more; they are more likely to help similar others
D) more; they gain social status and approval

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This phenomenon is known as in-group favoritism, where individuals are more likely to help members of their own race or social group because they perceive them as similar to themselves and feel a stronger sense of obligation or identification with them. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies on social psychology and is a common bias observed in human behavior.

People Are ________ Likely to Help Members of Their Own