Social Identity Theory IB Psych

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Which of the following is NOT a core process of Social Identity Theory? Social Categorization, Social Identification, Social Conditioning, Social Comparison

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Social Conditioning

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According to SIT, why do individuals experience in-group favoritism?

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To maintain a stable sense of identity

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The concept of "positive distinctiveness" in SIT suggests that individuals tend to:

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Seek to make their in-group appear superior to others

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What is a key difference between Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Realistic Group Conflict Theory (RCT)?

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SIT suggests conflict arises even without competition, while RCT focuses on competition over resources

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Concept of "ethnocentrism" in relation to SIT

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The belief that one’s own ethnic group is superior

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Which real-world phenomenon is best explained by SIT rather than RCT?

• Ethnic tensions in resource-scarce regions
• Football fans' rivalry despite no direct competition
• Economic conflicts between neighboring nations
• A company competing for market dominance

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Football fans' rivalry despite no direct competition

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A school introduces a house system, dividing students into four groups. Over time, students become more loyal to their houses and show bias against others. What SIT process is this?

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Minimal group paradigm

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Example of "basking in reflected glory" (BIRGing)?

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Wearing a team’s jersey more often after they win a championship

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In Tajfel’s (1971) minimal group study, what was the main finding?

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People assigned to groups randomly still favored their in-group

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What SIT concept is illustrated when a company's employees form subgroups based on departments and see their own department as more competent than others?

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In-group bias