Shortly After 9/11/01, Even Though a Bitterly Contested Election Had

Multiple Choice

Shortly after 9/11/01, even though a bitterly contested election had recently occurred, many Americans put aside their political differences in reaction to the national tragedy that occurred that day, viewing "American" as their primary identity rather than Republican or Democrat. This change is consistent with what the ____ proposes is necessary to reduce prejudice.

A) common ingroup identity model
B) social identity theory
C) social categorization model
D) realistic conflict theory