Question

During rush week when the brothers are recruiting new members, the Alpha Gamma Gamma fraternity always makes fun of its rival fraternity, Alpha Sigma Sigma. This increases the bonding and sense of loyalty among the members of Alpha Gamma Gamma. We could consider them members of:________.a) an out-group.b) an in-group.c) a network.d) a social category.

Answer 1

Answer: B

An in-group

Explanation:

An in-group is a small group of individuals that bond together as a result of shared experiences or interests. Members of an in-group are usually connected psychological even without being obvious of such connections. The connection above was the "shared fun of a rival fraternity" and as such the members had similar interests.