Groups are more prone to hostile competition than individuals are. This has been dubbed ____.
A)the discontinuity effect
B)group conflict theory
C)the minimal group effect
D)group polarization

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The discontinuity effect refers to the phenomenon where groups exhibit more extreme behavior towards outgroups, including hostility and competition, compared to individuals. This effect highlights the tendency for intergroup interactions to be more competitive and aggressive than interpersonal interactions.

Groups Are More Prone to Hostile Competition Than Individuals Are