Reading 1: Social identity

What are the three main types of identity traits mentioned in the text?

• Inherited, Borrowed, Selected

• Given, Earned, Picked

• Ascribed, Achieved, Chosen

• Natural, Acquired, Preferred

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of an achieved identity trait?

• Ethnicity

• Birthplace

• University graduate

• Sibling of certain people

What is the importance of shared identity according to the text?

• It leads to isolation

• It causes conflicts

• It fosters positive feelings and acceptance

• It creates competition

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do people try to find common ground with strangers at social gatherings?

• By finding shared hometowns or occupations

• By discussing controversial topics

• By avoiding any conversation

• By asserting their superiority

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can intense separate identities within groups lead to?

• Complete harmony

• Insecurity and tensions

• Decreased rivalry

• Increased cooperation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the challenge mentioned for leaders and society in the text?

• To ignore group rivalries

• To promote fear and insecurity

• To foster positive group membership effects

• To encourage negative group behaviors

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT an example of an identity trait?

• Political party affiliation

• Shared hometown

• Occupation

• Club membership

What impact do identities have on how others treat us according to the text?

• Negative impact only

• Positive impact only

• No impact at all

• Both positive and negative impacts

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can shared beliefs or characteristics with others help individuals feel according to the text?

• Superior

• Accepted and comfortable

• Isolated

• Uncomfortable

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do people define themselves as who they are not according to the text?

• By emphasizing differences

• By pretending to be someone else

• By focusing on similarities only

• By avoiding any comparisons

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3