This line of research explores the relationship between the process of attributing mental states to an outgroup and the degree to which this outgroup is perceived to be threatening. Specifically, do people dementalize (and essentially dehumanize) members of other social groups only in cases where this group is perceived to be non-threatening? Conversely, when an outgroup is perceived to be threatening, are mental states such as goals, intentions, and thoughts attributed to such a group despite negative feelings for this group? This work extends on the findings that disliking for a person is often associated with the tendency to overlook this person's mental states (intentions, goals, thoughts, and emotions). However, previous work has not examined this process in the context of disliked others who pose a threat to personal interests -- a common aspect of real-world conflict between groups.