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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > identity and self > cross-categorization
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > cognitions and feelings > cross-categorization

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cross-categorization  

Definition(s)

  • Categorization of people into “us” and “them” is a fundamental characteristic of how we perceive social groups. Sometimes, however, this simple dichotomization is not enough to fully capture the complexity of intergroup relations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Group Processes & Intergroup Relations; Cross-Categorization]

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