Social Identiy Theory

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  1. 1. A research method used to study the formation of group behaviour, where individuals are categorised into groups based on trivial or minimal criteria. Even in these arbitrary groups, people tend to favour their in-group over out-groups, demonstrating the power of social categorisation.
  2. 3. The study of how people perceive, think about, and remember information about themselves and others within a social context. It examines how individuals process, store, and apply social information in their interactions with others.
  3. 7. This theory suggests that intergroup conflict arises when groups compete for scarce resources. It posits that competition between groups leads to prejudice and discrimination.
  4. 8. A psychological process where individuals lose their sense of personal identity and feel like they are part of a larger group or entity. It often occurs in group situations and can lead to behaviours that prioritise the group's interests over individual needs.
  5. 10. are those to which the individual does not belong. Social Identity Theory explains how people tend to favour their in-group over out-groups.
  6. 11. The tendency for differences between groups to be exaggerated and similarities within groups to be accentuated. This effect occurs when individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups, leading to the amplification of perceived differences between groups.
  7. 12. The process by which individuals adopt the identity and norms of a particular social group, leading to a sense of belonging and attachment to the group.
  8. 13. The motivation to perceive one's in-group as superior or more favourable than out-groups. It is a key aspect of Social Identity Theory and contributes to group cohesion and self-esteem.
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  1. 2. The tendency to perceive members of out-groups as more similar to each other than members of one's in-group. This effect occurs due to the categorisation process and can lead to stereotypes and prejudice against out-groups.
  2. 4. are social groups with which an individual identifies and feels a sense of belonging.
  3. 5. The process of categorising oneself and others into social groups based on shared characteristics such as race, gender, age, etc. This categorisation influences how individuals perceive and interact with members of their own group and those of other groups.
  4. 6. The process of evaluating one's abilities, opinions, and emotions by comparing oneself to others. Social comparison can occur both within and between social groups and influences self-perception and behaviour.
  5. 9. The idea that individuals derive their self-esteem from the status and achievements of the groups to which they belong. This hypothesis suggests that maintaining a positive social identity is essential for maintaining self-esteem.