Practical examples of outgroup homogeniety bias
1. Assuming that all members of a rival sports team are aggressive and hostile because of one or a few players' behaviors on the field.
2. Stereotyping people from a different country as all being the same, despite the diversity and individuality within that group.
3. Believing that all members of a certain political party hold the same beliefs and values, without considering the individual perspectives and backgrounds of its members.
4. Assuming that all teenagers are rebellious and disrespectful based on a few instances of disrespectful behavior from some teenagers.
5. Thinking that all employees in a certain department at work are lazy or unproductive, without considering the unique contributions and challenges of each individual within the group.
6. Believing that all individuals of a certain religion are narrow-minded or intolerant, without acknowledging the diversity of beliefs and practices within that religion.