One of the more significant finding when dealing with conflicts between groups is the out-group homogeneity effect. The in-group is perceived as individuals wit

One of the more significant finding when dealing with conflicts between groups is the out-group homogeneity effect. The in-group is perceived as individuals with a diverse range of opinions and believes, while out-groups is generalized and seen as with no/minimal amount of diversity in opinions. A result of this is that people who incite violence in the in-group is seen as a small minority of extreme voices, while same actions will define the entirety of the out-group. Non-violent behavior, say views about small government and lower taxes, can also be discarded since it does not fit the generalization.