Social Identity Theory Quiz

What is the primary focus of social identity theory?

• Individual personality traits

• Group membership and intergroup behaviour

• Personal achievements

• Genetic predispositions

Which of the following best describes social categorisation?

• The process of comparing oneself to others

• The process of defining oneself in terms of group membership

• The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics

• The process of forming personal relationships

What is the main purpose of social comparison in social identity theory?

• To enhance self-esteem by comparing oneself to others

• To identify personal strengths and weaknesses

• To establish social hierarchies

• To form friendships

Which of the following is an example of social identification?

• Comparing your test scores with your classmates

• Feeling proud to be a member of your school's sports team

• Classifying people based on their occupation

• Forming a study group with friends

In social identity theory, what is an "in-group"?

• A group to which an individual does not belong

• A group to which an individual belongs and identifies with

• A group that is considered inferior

• A group that is formed for a specific task

What is the term for the tendency to favour one's own group over other groups?

• Social comparison

• In-group bias

• Social categorisation

• Out-group homogeneity

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

• Social categorisation

• Social comparison

• Social identification

• Social isolation

How does social categorisation contribute to stereotyping?

• By encouraging individual thinking

• By simplifying the social environment through group classifications

• By promoting personal achievements

• By reducing the importance of group membership

What is the outcome of positive social comparison for an individual's self-esteem?

• It decreases self-esteem

• It has no effect on self-esteem

• It increases self-esteem

• It leads to social isolation

Which of the following best describes the concept of out-group homogeneity?

• The belief that members of one's own group are diverse

• The belief that members of other groups are all the same

• The belief that all groups are equal

• The belief that one's own group is superior