Insko and his colleagues call the level of conflict displayed during intergroup conflict the "discontinuity effect" because
A)such conflicts disrupt relationships so substantially.
B)the abrupt increases and decreases in conflict are not continuous.
C)groups are markedly more competitive than individuals.
D)such conflicts spiral upward so rapidly.

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Groups tend to be more competitive than individuals, leading to a higher level of conflict in intergroup situations, which is referred to as the "discontinuity effect" by Insko and colleagues.

Insko and His Colleagues Call the Level of Conflict Displayed