The minimal group effect MOST directly suggests that ____.
A)prejudices can be "unlearned" just as quickly as they can be "learned"
B)people are predisposed to identify themselves with a larger social group
C)the more social groups there are, the less prejudice there should be
D)people are predisposed to divide the world into "us" and "them" and to show a preference for "us"

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The minimal group effect demonstrates that individuals will favor their own group over others, even when group distinctions are arbitrary, highlighting a basic tendency to categorize people into "us" versus "them" and prefer one's own group.

The Minimal Group Effect MOST Directly Suggests That ____