Social Identity Theory IB Psych

Which of the following is NOT a core process of Social Identity Theory?

• Social Categorization

• Social Identification

• Social Conditioning

• Social Comparison

According to SIT, why do individuals experience in-group favoritism?

• To maintain a stable sense of identity

• Due to genetic predisposition toward group bias

• Because of direct rewards from in-group members

• To avoid cognitive dissonance

The concept of "positive distinctiveness" in SIT suggests that individuals tend to:

• Seek to make their in-group appear superior to others

• Avoid forming strong in-group identities

• Make fair and unbiased intergroup comparisons

• Attribute positive traits to out-group members

What is a key difference between Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Realistic Group Conflict Theory (RCT)?

• SIT suggests conflict arises even without competition, while RCT focuses on competition over resources

• RCT applies only to intergroup relations, while SIT applies only to interpersonal relationships

• SIT argues that only economic factors influence intergroup conflict

• RCT suggests individuals do not identify with groups

Which of the following best describes the concept of "ethnocentrism" in relation to SIT?

• The belief that one’s own ethnic group is superior

• A neutral perception of cultural differences

• A cognitive bias where all out-group members are seen as unique

• The tendency to abandon one's social identity

Which of the following real-world phenomena is best explained by SIT rather than RCT?

• Ethnic tensions in resource-scarce regions

• Football fans' rivalry despite no direct competition

• Economic conflicts between neighboring nations

• A company competing for market dominance

A school introduces a house system, dividing students into four groups. Over time, students become more loyal to their houses and show bias against others. What SIT process is this?

• Social categorization

• Social mobility

• Social comparison

• Minimal group paradigm

Which of the following is an example of "basking in reflected glory" (BIRGing)?

• Criticizing another person’s group to feel superior

• Wearing a team’s jersey more often after they win a championship

• Actively discriminating against out-group members

• Avoiding intergroup conflict by remaining neutral

In Tajfel’s (1971) minimal group study, what was the main finding?

• People assigned to groups randomly still favored their in-group

• Competition was necessary to trigger discrimination

• Only realistic resource competition led to group favoritism

• In-group favoritism did not occur in artificial settings

A company's employees begin to form subgroups based on departments. Over time, members of each department see their own department as more competent than others. What SIT concept does this illustrate?

• In-group bias

• Out-group homogeneity effect

• Social mobility

• Superordinate goals