Social Identity Theory

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Social Identity Theory?

• Social Comparison

• Social Categorization

• Social Studies

• Social Identification

Who are Tajfel and Turner?

• Researchers who studied London taxi drivers' brains

• Authors of Social Learning Theory

• Created the concept of a Sociocultural Approach in Psychology as a whole

• Authors of Social Identity Theory

The stage of social categorization, which simplifies our social world, results in . . .

• Reduced self-esteem

• Identification of in-groups and out-groups

• A recognition of the individual uniqueness of the people in groups other than our own

• the use of the Minimal Group Paradigm in sociocultural research

What is the difference between members of an in-group and an out-group?

• Members of the in-group rely on members of the out-group for leadership.
• Members of the in-group set the agenda that members of the out-group must follow.
• Members of the in-group identify with each other, but not with members of the out-group.
• Members of the in-group are constantly seeking to join the members of the out-group.

Which of the following best describes out-group homogeneity?

• Members are seen as more or the less the same; they are seen less as unique individuals

• Individuals may actively choose to emphasize a particular social identity based on their personal goals or beliefs

• Members are viewed as diverse, with varying perspectives and characteristics

• Social groups offer social support during challenging times, providing comfort and a sense of shared experience

MULTIPLE ANSWERS: Which of the following ARE researched effects of social identification?

• Out-group homogeneity

• People completely give up their own self-identity apart from groups

• In-group favoritism

• Social isolation

Tajfel's research involving "minimal groups" found which of the following?

• Minimal groups do not have enough connection to influence behavior

• Groups, including minimal groups, do not affect personal identity

• Even minimal groups show favoritism toward group members

• People learn by mimicking others around them

When "we strive to maintain a positive self-identity by comparing our group favorably to other groups," this is known as establishing. . .

• Social Identification

• Positive Distinctiveness

• Upward Comparison

• Social Categorization

What can social comparison potentially lead to (but does not always lead to)?

• Unity

• Stereotypes and discrimination

• Peace

• A sense of reduced individualism in our self-identity

In the context of social comparison, what does upward comparison motivate us to do?

• Feel inferior

• Improve our group's standing

• Isolate from others

• Ignore other groups