SocioCultural Review Part 2

Which of the following best describes Social Identity Theory (SIT)?

• It explores how individuals categorize themselves and others into groups.
• It focuses on individual behavior without group influence.
• It emphasizes the role of genetics in personality development.
• It is solely concerned with economic factors affecting social behavior.

What is the primary distinction made in Social Identity Theory?

• The division of cognitive and emotional responses.
• The difference between personal identity and social identity.
• The contrast between individualism and collectivism.
• The separation of in-groups and out-groups.

According to Tajfel and Turner, how do individuals derive self-esteem?

• From financial success.
• From their group membership.
• From societal expectations.
• From personal achievements alone.

What does Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) emphasize?

• The role of unconscious motivations.
• The importance of genetic predispositions.
• Learning through observation and imitation.
• The influence of economic status on behavior.

Which theorist contributed to the understanding of how group affiliation influences behavior?

• Henri Tajfel
• Robert Cialdini
• Albert Bandura
• Sigmund Freud

What was demonstrated by Bandura's 'Bobo doll' experiment?

• Children do not imitate adult behavior.
• Children learn aggressive behaviors by observing aggressive models.
• Children develop empathy through play.
• Children's behavior is solely influenced by their parents.

What does the concept of triadic reciprocal determinism involve?

• The interaction of behavior, personal factors, and environmental influences.
• The separation of cognitive and emotional factors.
• The role of societal norms in shaping behavior.
• The influence of genetics on behavior.

How are stereotypes defined in the context of social psychology?

• As simplified ideas about groups of people.
• As complex ideas about individuals.
• As accurate representations of reality.
• As personal beliefs that do not affect behavior.

What does the out-group homogeneity effect explain?

• The impact of stereotypes on individual behavior.
• The formation of friendships across different groups.
• How people perceive out-groups as more homogenous than in-groups.
• How individuals perceive their own group as diverse.

What is confirmation bias in relation to stereotypes?

• The process of forming new stereotypes.
• The ability to change one's beliefs based on new evidence.
• The tendency to reinforce existing beliefs over time.
• The tendency to seek information that contradicts existing beliefs.