Understanding Social Identity

What is social identity?

• How others think about you based on your favorite color

• How others think about you based on the groups you belong to

• How others think about you based on your favorite food

• How others think about you based on your favorite sport

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Which of the following is an example of a group that can influence social identity?

• Your favorite toy

• Your religion

• Your favorite animal

• Your favorite game

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How can being part of a group affect your worldview?

• It has no effect on your worldview

• It can shape how you see the world and how people treat you

• It only affects your favorite hobbies

• It makes you dislike other groups

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Which of the following is NOT typically considered a part of social identity?

• Nationality

• Gender

• Favorite ice cream flavor

• Economic status

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Why might some social groups face challenges in society?

• Because they are less important

• Because they are not as accepted by other groups who hold power

• Because they have more money

• Because they are more popular

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What can be a consequence of favoring one's own group over others?

• Everyone gets along better

• Fair treatment of all groups

• Picking favorites in decision-making, such as job selection

• Everyone gets paid the same amount

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Who are the two researchers mentioned in the context of social identity?

• Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

• Henri Tajfel and John Turner

• Batman and Superman

• Tom and Jerry

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How can social identity influence your feelings towards others?

• It makes you indifferent to others

• It can lead to feeling supported by your group or rejected by others

• It has no influence on your feelings

• It only affects your family relationships

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Which of the following is a factor that can be part of your social identity?

• Your favorite movie

• The job your parents do

• Your pet's name

• Your favorite sport

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What might be a reason for someone to give a job to a person from their own group?

• Because they are the most qualified

• Due to a bias towards their own group

• Because they have no other options

• To promote diversity

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