Social Identity Theory IB PSYCH

What is the main idea behind Social Identity Theory (SIT)?

• Individuals only form identities based on personal traits

• People derive part of their self-concept from their group memberships

• Group identity has no impact on behavior

• Only personal success contributes to self-esteem

Which psychologist(s) developed Social Identity Theory?

• Solomon Asch

• Albert Bandura

• Henri Tajfel and John Turner

• Stanley Milgram

According to SIT, what are the three main cognitive processes in group formation?

• Social categorization, social comparison, social identification

• Normative influence, informational influence, compliance

• Individualism, collectivism, enculturation

• Conformity, obedience, compliance

In a school setting, which of the following is an example of social categorization?

• A student choosing their own academic path

• Students dividing themselves into 'math people' and 'literature people'

• A teacher setting up a seating plan based on student height

• Individual students working on personal goals

How can Social Identity Theory explain rivalry between different school sports teams?

• Students identify strongly with their school team and see the other as a competing out-group

• Winning is the only thing that matters in competition

• Personal athletic ability is the only predictor of competition outcomes

• Students do not experience any in-group favoritism

In a university setting, students from different faculties (e.g., Engineering vs. Humanities) often perceive their own faculty as superior. What SIT concept explains this?

• Out-group homogeneity

• Positive distinctiveness

• Informational social influence

• Social mobility

According to SIT, how might university students from different cultural backgrounds integrate into a new university culture?

• By rejecting their original culture entirely

• By maintaining elements of their culture while adopting new university norms

• By refusing to socialize with anyone outside their original cultural group

• By isolating themselves from social interactions

A student who joins a prestigious academic club and begins to view non-members as less capable is demonstrating:

• Out-group bias

• In-group favoritism

• Normative social influence

• Cognitive dissonance

According to SIT, why do students often adopt similar clothing styles within their friend groups?

• They have identical personal preferences

• They experience social categorization and conformity to in-group norms

• Schools enforce strict dress codes

• Clothing choices are purely individual decisions

In-group bias in friendships might lead to:

• More inclusive behavior towards out-groups

• Increased stereotyping of out-group members

• Higher social mobility

• No impact on behavior