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Uncertainty and group identification: Moderation by warmth and competence as cues to inclusion and identity validation

Joseph A. WagonerDepartment of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Michael A. HoggDepartment of Psychology, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, USA
Pages 525-535 | Received 06 Sep 2015, Accepted 26 Feb 2016, Published online: 30 Mar 2016

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