In an inter-hostel cricket match, Kavya cheers loudly for the team from her own hostel against a team from another hostel. First identify what her hostel's team is for Kavya, then choose the statement that generally holds for it.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Ingroup; its members are generally supposed to be similar and are viewed favourably
Option (1) Ingroup; its members are generally supposed to be similar and are viewed favourably — Correct. One's own group is the ingroup. Persons in the ingroup are generally supposed to be similar, are viewed favourably and have desirable traits.
Option (2) Outgroup; its members are often perceived negatively in comparison to the other group — Incorrect. Her hostel's team is her own group, so it is not an outgroup. Negative perception is how the outgroup (the other hostel's team) is often seen.
Option (3) Ingroup; its members are those for whom she uses the word 'they' — Incorrect. Ingroup is right, but the word is reversed. For ingroup members we use 'we'; 'they' is used for outgroup members.
Option (4) Outgroup; its members are generally supposed to be similar and are viewed favourably — Incorrect. Being similar and viewed favourably fits the ingroup. Her own hostel's team is not an outgroup, which is another group.
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