Self-categorization as an ingroup member is most likely when the
A) perceived difference between the ingroup and outgroup is small.
B) person is surrounded by many ingroup members and few outgroup members.
C) person believes they are distinctive from other people in the situation along an important dimension.
D) distinction between the ingroup and outgroup is based on personality character- istics rather than visible group differences.

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Self-categorization as an ingroup member is most likely when a person believes they are distinctive from other people in the situation along an important dimension. This is because when a person perceives themselves as distinctive, they are more likely to categorize themselves as belonging to a specific group and to identify with the characteristics of that group.

Self-Categorization as an Ingroup Member Is Most Likely When the