When the Identity of a Group Was Threatened by Absorption

Multiple Choice

When the identity of a group was threatened by absorption into an out-group (Wohl et al.,2011) (e.g.,if Canada were about to become part of the US) ,the response of those who strongly identify with their group was

A) increased prejudice towards the out-group.
B) endorsement of measures to protect in-group sovereignty.
C) increased ratings of out-group superiority.
D) increased desire to leave the in-group and join the out-group.
E) a decrease in self-esteem.