Intergroup conflicts are often amplified by
A) the occurrence of cognitive dissonance.
B) stereotyped images of the out-group.
C) passive compliance by the in-groups.
D) the development of superordinate goals.

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Stereotyped images of the out-group can lead to an us-vs-them mentality and can exacerbate conflicts between groups. A, C, and D can all have an impact on intergroup conflicts, but they are not directly related to amplifying the conflict in the way that stereotyped images are.

Intergroup Conflicts Are Often Amplified by