Social Identity Theory

The process of categorizing people into in-groups and out-groups is called...

• In-group bias

• Social comparison

• Social categorization

• The self-esteem hypothesis

The process of comparing our in-group with out-groups is called...

• In-group bias

• Social comparison

• Social categorization

• The self-esteem hypothesis

According to SIT, we show in-group bias because it improves...

• Stereotypes

• Memory

• Discrimination

• Self-esteem

What is the basic assumption of the social identity theory?

• We seek positive social identities in order to enhance our self esteem

• The more social groups that we belong to, the stronger our self esteem.

• A positive self esteem enhances our social identity

What were the result of Tajfel's experiment?

• A majority of the boys gave points to members of the out-group, and they tried to maximise the difference between the two groups. The boys showed evidence of in group favouritism, out-group discrimination and positive distinctiveness.

• A majority of the boys gave points to members of the in-group, and they tried to maximise the difference between the two groups. The boys showed evidence of in group favouritism, in-group discrimination and positive distinctiveness.

• A majority of the boys gave more points to members of their in-group, and they tried to maximise the difference between the two groups. The boys showed evidence of in group favouritism, out-group discrimination and positive distinctiveness.

What was the method of Tajfel et al's experiment?

• Boys were randomly allocated to groups but they believed that it was based on their artistic preference for two painters Klee or Kandinsky. The boys then had to distribute points, individually and anonymously to other boys using a matrix.

• Boys were allocated to groups based on their artistic preference for two painters Klee or Kandinsky. The boys then had to distribute points, individually and anonymously to other boys using a matrix.

• Boys chose whether they wanted to be in a group with others who preferred the artwork of Klee or the artwork of Kandinsky.

Which of the following is not a component of social identity theory?

• Social cognitive learning theory
• Social categorization into in-groups and out-groups
• Social comparison
• In-group bias and the tendency to use group identity to promote self-esteem

What does it mean when we say that a social identity has become "salient"?

• That is resistant to change
• That it can change over time
• That we are more aware of that particular social identity
• That we are unaware of the influence of that particular social identity

Someone's membership of a group forms part of their...

• Personal identity
• Social Identity

In-group favouritism and out-group bias are part of which stage?

• Social categorisation
• Social identification
• Social comparison