According to social identity theory, as members of outgroups become more salient, feelings of prejudice should
A) increase.
B) decrease.
C) either increase or decrease depending on the particular outgroup involved.
D) not change.

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Social identity theory suggests that as individuals' identification with their ingroup strengthens, they may become more likely to perceive outgroups as threatening or unwanted. This can lead to increased feelings of prejudice towards those outgroups. Therefore, as the salience of outgroups increases, it is likely that feelings of prejudice will also increase.

According to Social Identity Theory, as Members of Outgroups Become