Social Impact Theory

• What is social identity?

  A person's sense of who they are based on group membership
• How can social identity be identified?

  By recognizing one's social class, gender, or ethnicity
• What does Tajfel propose about group tendencies?

  They cause stereotyping based on group membership
• What do minimal groups refer to?

  Small groups needed for behavior to occur
• What is required for behavior to occur in minimal groups?

  Specific circumstances must be present
• What is the purpose of social categorization?

  To understand humans in their social environment
• How do we see ourselves in social identity?

  As part of a group due to shared traits
• What does adopting group identity lead to?

  Behavior influenced by group norms and standards
• What did Tajfel find about minimal groups of boys?

  They awarded their own group points instead of sharing
• What was a limitation of Tajfel's study on boys?

  The sample was only 14-15 year old boys
• What does social comparison involve?

  Viewing one's group as superior to others
• How does social identity affect self-esteem?

  It can enhance self-esteem through group membership
• What is the tendency of in-group bias?

  To favor members of one's own group
• What is the outcome of negative out-group bias?

  Dislike or disapproval of other groups
• How does group favoritism manifest?

  Through rewarding in-group members over others
• What is the relationship between group membership and behavior?

  Group membership influences behavior and attitudes
• What is the significance of social identity theory?

  It explains how group membership affects behavior
• How do we adapt our behavior according to social identity?

  By aligning with group norms and expectations
• What does the tendency to favor in-group members lead to?

  Increased loyalty and support for the group
• What is the effect of negative bias towards out-groups?

  It can lead to discrimination and prejudice
• How does social identity theory relate to prejudice?

  It explains how group identity can lead to prejudice
• What is the impact of social identity on self-perception?

  It shapes how individuals view themselves in society
• What does the term 'group identity' refer to?

  The identity formed through group membership
• How does group identity influence behavior?

  It dictates how individuals act within the group
• What is the relationship between social identity and group dynamics?

  Social identity affects interactions within groups
• What is the role of shared traits in social identity?

  They help define group membership and belonging
• How does social identity theory explain group behavior?

  It shows how group membership influences actions
• What does the tendency to compare groups reveal?

  It highlights biases and perceptions of superiority
• What is the significance of Tajfel's findings on group behavior?

  They illustrate the impact of group identity on behavior
• How does social identity affect intergroup relations?

  It can lead to conflict or cooperation between groups
• What is the outcome of strong in-group identification?

  It can lead to exclusion of out-group members
• What does the term 'out-group' refer to?

  A group that one does not belong to
• How does social identity theory relate to self-esteem?

  It suggests that group membership can enhance self-esteem
• What does the tendency to favor one's own group lead to?

  It can create biases against other groups
• What is the impact of social identity on behavior?

  It influences how individuals act in groups
• How does social identity theory explain prejudice?

  It shows how group identity can lead to negative biases
• What is the significance of understanding social identity?

  It helps in addressing issues of discrimination
• What does the term 'group favoritism' mean?

  Preference for members of one's own group
• How does group favoritism manifest in behavior?

  Through preferential treatment of in-group members
• What is the relationship between social identity and group dynamics?

  Social identity shapes interactions within groups