Social Identity Theory

What does it mean when we say that a social identity has become "salient"?

• That is resistant to change

• That it can change over time

• That we are more aware of that particular social identity

• That we are un aware of the influence of that particular social identity

Which of the following is NOT a component of social identity theory?

• Social categorization into in-groups and out-groups

• Social comparison

• Social cognitive learning theory

• In-group bias and the tendency to use group identity to promote self-esteem.

What were the findings of Tajfel & Turner’s “Kandinsky vs Klee” study?

• The boys' level of self-esteem increased as a result of being in their in-group.

• The simple act of categorizing oneself as a member of a group led the boys to display in-group favoritism

• The boys began to dislike members of the out-group.

• The boys began to show more competition when they believed that they were competing with an out-group, rather than against members of their in-group.

Which of the following is a limitation of Social Identity Theory?

• The theory is not able to predict which social identity will most influence an individual's behaviour in a particular situation.

• The theory is not falsifiable.

• The studies were case studies and therefore cannot be replicated.  The studies have low reliability.

• It has very few applications in the real world.

How did Drury test the role of SIT (Social Identity Theory) in helping behaviour?

• He carried out a naturalistic observation.

• He carried out a field experiment.

• He carried out a quasi-experiment.

• He used virtual reality to carry out an experiment.

Who proposed the Social Identity Theory?

• Drury et al (2009)

• Abrams et al (1990)

• Tajfel (1973)

• Bagby and Rector (1992)

What method was used in in Bagby and Rector (1992)?

• Longitudinal Study & Triangulation

• Lab experiment

• Quasi-experiment & surveys

• True experiment & questionnaires

Which is NOT a psychological mechanism of Social Identity Theory?

• Memory

• Sailent

• Social categorization

• The tendency for people to use group membership as a source of self-esteem.

The process of categorizing people into in-groups and out-groups is called...

• In-group favoritism

• Social Categorization

• Positive distinctiveness

• Social Comparison

According to SIT (Social Identity Theory), we show in-group bias because it improves...

• Memory

• becoming more salient

• In-group favoritism

• Self-esteem