Perceived entitativity arises from both cognitive information-processing and contextual-motivational variables.

Evidence

Hamilton and Sherman’s (1996) approach was to focus on information-processing mechanisms that provide the foundation for group perceptions, in particular for perceiving group entitativity. In contrast to this cognitive emphasis, Brewer and Harasty’s (1996) chapter discussed a broad array of variables that would influence perceived entitativity, such as intergroup context, perceiver motives, and aspects of group representation and group structure. — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 210

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 210