1.1 What are self-identity and social identity

When do individuals start developing a sense of identity?

• As soon as they enter school

• In the first 2-3 years of their life.

• When they start playing with other children

• When they get access to social media

How do physical characteristics influence self-identity?

• They define people's skills

• They can affect how people feel about themselevs

• They define people's social roles

Choose two personality traits that might contribute to a person's self-identity.

• brown hair

• friendly

• doctor

• Syrian

• shy

In a collectivist culture, there is a strong emphasis on the individual and his/her personal achievements.

• true

• false

What is social categorization?

• individuals putting people into different groups and categories

• individuals feeling that they belong to different categories themselves

• individuals compare the groups and categories to which they belong to other groups and categories.

What is our self-esteem?

• how people view and value us

• how we view and value other people

• how we view and value ourselves

Which of the following is an example of stereotypes?

• Sarah likes to play video games.

• He is smart because he is Japanese.

• Her favorite subject is science.

• My dad drives 90 minutes to work every day.