Question : Out-groups are defined as:
Option 1: Groups to which a person feels they belong
Option 2: Groups that are important for one's self-concept
Option 3: Groups to which a person does not belong and feels opposition or hostility
Option 4: Groups that provide a standard for self-evaluation
Correct Answer: Groups to which a person does not belong and feels opposition or hostility
Solution : Out-groups are groups to which a person does not belong and often feels a sense of opposition or hostility towards. They are contrasted with in-groups, to which a person feels a sense of belonging.