Why we see unfamiliar groups as all alike
The outgroup homogeneity effect makes us perceive unfamiliar groups as more uniform than they are, fueling stereotypes and hindering our appreciation of diversity.
Ever notice how people from groups you don't belong to seem more similar than they really are? This is the outgroup homogeneity effect, a cognitive bias where we overestimate similarities within 'outgroups' compared to our own 'ingroup'. For example, you might see all lawyers as ambitious and formal, yet recognize diverse personalities among your friends.
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