Social Identity Theory IB Psych

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

• It explains why individuals act independently of groups.

• It provides insight into stereotyping and discrimination.

• It ignores cultural influences on behavior.

• It does not apply to real-world scenarios.

Which is a limitation of Social Identity Theory?

• It ignores the role of intergroup conflict.

• It overlooks biological influences on behavior.

• It provides no explanation for group behavior.

• It fails to account for in-group favoritism.

Who developed Social Identity Theory (SIT)?

• Albert Bandura

• Henri Tajfel & John Turner

• Leon Festinger

• Philip Zimbardo

Which alternative theory focuses on competition for resources as a cause of intergroup conflict?

• Realistic Conflict Theory

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• Classical Conditioning

• Social Learning Theory

Which of the following statements about SIT is true?

• It explains why group members always act fairly.

• It helps explain intergroup discrimination.

• It is irrelevant in modern psychology.

• It is only applicable to political groups.

Which study is famous for demonstrating the minimal group paradigm?

• Milgram’s Obedience Study

• Tajfel et al. (1971)

• Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment

• Asch’s Conformity Experiment

What is the out-group homogeneity effect?

• Believing that out-group members are diverse

• Perceiving out-group members as all being the same

• Ignoring group differences

• Treating all groups equally

What is positive distinctiveness in SIT?

• The belief that all groups are equal

• The tendency to view one’s in-group as superior to out-groups

• A strategy used to eliminate prejudice

• A process of merging all groups into one

What is the primary assumption of Social Identity Theory?

• People conform to authority figures.

• People seek to enhance their self-esteem through group membership.

• People always act as individuals, not as part of groups.

• People are primarily motivated by economic gain.

Which of the following is an example of in-group favoritism?

• A person treating everyone equally regardless of group membership

• A student giving more points to their own school team in a competition

• A person avoiding all group-related discussions

• A company hiring employees solely based on merit