Match these definitions with the terms they define.
-the tendency to explain favourably the behaviours of members of groups to which we belong
A)diffusion of responsibility
B)deindividuation
C)familiarity effect
D)group-serving bias
E)validity effect

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Group-serving bias is the tendency to explain favorably the behaviors of members of groups to which we belong.

Answer: A
 Diffusion of responsibility refers to the phenomenon whereby individuals feel less personal responsibility for actions taken in a group setting.

Answer: B
 Deindividuation occurs when individuals feel less accountable for their actions and are more likely to act impulsively in group settings.

Answer: C
 The familiarity effect is the phenomenon whereby people tend to prefer things that are familiar to them.

Answer: E
 The validity effect is the phenomenon whereby people believe information to be more valid or true simply because they have been exposed to it repeatedly.

Match These Definitions with the Terms They Define