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The present research integrates aggression and intergroup theories in order to predict reactions to aggressive behavior performed by either ingroup or outgroup members. Empirical evidence suggests that ingroup bias is not a necessary outcome when comparing responses to negative behaviors. We expect ingroup bias when the critical behavior was ambiguous (no clear intention to do harm) and had no severe consequences. However, ingroup members intentionally causing severe harm should be derogated more than outgroup members. The effects of group membership on evaluative and behavioral reactions should be strongest for high identifiers, and should be mediated by the experience of anger.

Artikelen

• Dr. B.M. Braun, Prof. dr. E.H. Gordijn, Prof. dr. S. Otten (2006). Was het er één van Ons? De effecten van groepslidmaatschap en ambiguïteit op agressief gedrag.. Jaarboek Sociale Psychologie . pp. 135-143

Proefschriften

• (2010). Dealing with a deviant group member. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. promotiedatum 21-6-2010