Social Identity Theory

What is Social Identity Theory mainly about?

• the idea that people behave in certain ways in order to increase their social status

• the idea that people do things to increase their self-esteem

• the idea that people are interested in competition

Individuals' histories are defined by .............

• their membership in a range of social groups into which they are born such as gender, social class, religion and race.

• their membership in a range of social groups into which they are educated.

• their membership in a range of political groups.

• their membership in a range of cultiral groups.

Social identities ...........

• are simply labels that we fill with our own intentions.

• embody particular histories that have been developed in our childhood by group members enacting similar roles.

• encompasses participant roles, positions, relationships, reputations, and other dimensions of social personae, which are conventionally linked to epistemic and affective stances.

• encompasses participant roles, positions, relationships, reputations, and other dimensions of social personae, which are not linked to epistemic and affective stances.

What is the main focus of Social Identity Theory in the context of English literature?

• The exploration of individual identity through social interactions

• The analysis of social class structures in novels

• The depiction of cultural identity in poetry

• The study of language development in social groups

In the context of Social Identity Theory, which of the following best describes 'ingroup favoritism'?

• Preferring members of one's own group over others

• Discriminating against members of other groups

• Ignoring social group boundaries

• Promoting equality among all groups

Which literary device is often used to explore themes of social identity in English literature?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

How does Social Identity Theory relate to character development in novels?

• Characters are often defined by their social group memberships

• Characters are isolated from social influences

• Characters are solely defined by their personal choices

• Characters are unaffected by social dynamics

What role does language play in Social Identity Theory according to English studies?

• Language is a tool for expressing social identity

• Language is irrelevant to social identity

• Language hinders the development of social identity

• Language is only used for basic communication

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'social categorization' in a literary context?

• Grouping characters based on their social roles

• Describing the physical appearance of characters

• Focusing on the internal thoughts of a character

• Highlighting the setting of a story

In English literature, how is the concept of 'social comparison' often depicted?

• Through characters evaluating their status against others

• Through characters ignoring societal norms

• Through characters living in isolation

• Through characters embracing all social groups equally