1.2.1 Social Identity Theory

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  • What does Social Identity Theory (SIT) explain?
    Social categorization and group dynamics
  • Social Identity Theory (SIT) explains how individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups, leading to in-group favoritism and out-group discrimination
  • What is social categorization in SIT?
    Grouping by shared characteristics
  • In social identification, individuals adopt the identity of their in-group and internalize its values and behaviors
  • Social comparison often leads to in-group superiority.
  • Arrange the components of Social Identity Theory (SIT) in their logical sequence:
    1️⃣ Social Categorization
    2️⃣ Social Identification
    3️⃣ Social Comparison
  • How does Social Identity Theory explain the example of students divided into dorms Alpha and Beta?
    In-group favoritism and out-group derogation
  • An in-group is defined as a group an individual identifies with and feels a sense of belonging
  • What is in-group favoritism in SIT?
    Positive attitudes towards own group
  • What is out-group derogation in SIT?
    Negative views of out-groups
  • In-group favoritism and out-group derogation can occur simultaneously.
  • Match the social category with its characteristic:
    Ingroup ↔️ Shared values, in-group favoritism
    Outgroup ↔️ Negative perceptions, derogation
  • What is the primary purpose of social categorization in SIT?
    Simplifying social environments
  • Social categorization influences attitudes and behaviors towards in-groups and out-groups
  • Arrange the effects of social categorization in Social Identity Theory (SIT) in their logical sequence:
    1️⃣ Social Categorization
    2️⃣ Simplified Social Environment
    3️⃣ Attitudes & Behaviors
  • What is social categorization in the context of Social Identity Theory (SIT)?
    Grouping people based on similarities
  • Social categorization simplifies complex social environments
  • Social categorization can lead to in-group favoritism and out-group derogation.
  • What did a study show after categorizing participants as "artists" or "scientists"?
    In-group members were rated positively
  • Social identification is the process of adopting the identity of one's in-group
  • What is one key aspect of social identification?
    Sense of belonging
  • Social identification can increase self-esteem and positive group identity.
  • Match the concept with its definition:
    Social Categorization ↔️ Grouping people based on characteristics
    Social Identification ↔️ Adopting group identity
    Social Comparison ↔️ Evaluating in-group against out-groups
  • Social comparison involves evaluating the in-group against out-groups
  • Social comparison often leads to a sense of superiority for the in-group.
  • What does Social Identity Theory (SIT) explain?
    Group membership effects
  • Place the components of Social Identity Theory (SIT) in the correct order:
    1️⃣ Categorization
    2️⃣ Identification
    3️⃣ Comparison
  • An example of SIT involves students in two dorms, Alpha and Beta
  • In-group favoritism is a key outcome of Social Identity Theory (SIT).
  • What are ingroups and outgroups in the context of Social Identity Theory (SIT)?
    Groups based on shared affiliations
  • In-group favoritism often leads to out-group derogation
  • What is an example of in-group favoritism and out-group derogation in a school setting?
    Students favoring their house
  • Categorizing participants as "artists" or "scientists" led to biased ratings in favor of their own group.
  • What is the definition of social categorization in Social Identity Theory (SIT)?
    Grouping based on shared traits
  • Out-group derogation involves negative perceptions of members outside one's own group.
  • Social identification is a core component of Social Identity Theory (SIT), which explains how individuals define themselves and others in relation to social groups
  • What is a key aspect of social identification in SIT?
    Sense of belonging
  • Social identification leads to increased self-esteem and a positive group identity.
  • Social comparison involves evaluating one's in-group against out-groups
  • How does social comparison enhance self-esteem in SIT?
    By favoring the in-group