Research on the principle of paired distinctiveness has shown that people tend to ________ how often a negative behavior is performed by members of a minority group and ________ how often a negative behavior is performed by members of a majority group.
A) underestimate; overestimate
B) overestimate; underestimate
C) overestimate; overestimate
D) underestimate; underestimate

Question

Research on the principle of paired distinctiveness has shown that people tend to ________ how often a negative behavior is performed by members of a minority group and ________ how often a negative behavior is performed by members of a majority group.
A) underestimate; overestimate
B) overestimate; underestimate
C) overestimate; overestimate
D) underestimate; underestimate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research on the principle of paired distinctiveness has shown that people tend to overestimate the frequency of negative behaviors performed by members of a minority group due to their higher visibility and distinctiveness, and underestimate the frequency of such behaviors in majority groups, as they are less salient or distinctive in the observer's mind.

Research on the Principle of Paired Distinctiveness Has Shown That People