According to social identity theory, categorizing oneself and others into an ingroup and an outgroup
A) leads people to believe that differences between the ingroup and the outgroup are smaller than they really are.
B) leads people to take an "us versus them" perspective on intergroup relations.
C) reduces feelings of intergroup competition and increases feelings of intergroup cooperation.
D) does all of the above.

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Social identity theory suggests that categorizing oneself and others into ingroups and outgroups fosters an "us versus them" mentality, which can influence one's perceptions and behaviors towards those groups.

According to Social Identity Theory, Categorizing Oneself and Others into an Ingroup