#1
What is social identity theory primarily concerned with?
Individual personality traits
The formation of individual identity
The perception of oneself in relation to group membership
The study of social norms
#2
Which of the following is NOT a primary factor contributing to social identity formation?
Social categorization
Social comparison
Social interaction
Social isolation
#3
Which of the following best describes social identity?
It refers to an individual's unique personality traits.
It is the perception of oneself as a member of various social groups.
It represents an individual's personal achievements and successes.
It encompasses an individual's physical appearance and characteristics.
#4
What is the term for the tendency to view members of one's own group more positively than members of other groups?
Out-group discrimination
In-group bias
Social categorization
Social comparison
#5
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to favor their own group over others?
In-group bias
Out-group discrimination
Social categorization
Identity salience
#6
What concept suggests that intergroup conflict can arise from competition over limited resources?
Social identity theory
Realistic conflict theory
Social comparison theory
Groupthink
#7
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals downgrade members of an out-group to elevate their own group's status?
Social categorization
Out-group derogation
Social comparison
Identity salience
#8
According to self-categorization theory, what do individuals primarily use to define their social identity?
Their individual characteristics
Their group memberships
Their cognitive dissonance
Their social comparison tendencies
#9
What is the term for the process through which individuals come to understand themselves in terms of their social identities?
Social comparison
Social representation
Social identity development
Self-categorization
#10
What does the minimal group paradigm demonstrate about intergroup relations?
That intergroup discrimination occurs even with minimal group categorization.
That intergroup relations are primarily influenced by economic factors.
That social identity has no impact on intergroup behavior.
That intergroup cooperation always prevails over competition.
#11
Which psychological process involves adjusting one's behavior or attitudes to fit the norms of a group?
Social identity
Conformity
Social facilitation
Self-categorization
#12
Which theory suggests that individuals strive for a positive self-concept by seeking membership in groups that they perceive as superior?
Social identity theory
Tajfel's minimal group paradigm
Self-categorization theory
Social identity complexity theory
#13
Which factor influences the strength of social identity the most?
The size of the group
The degree of identification with the group
The diversity within the group
The geographical location of the group
#14
According to social identity theory, which factor is most likely to increase group cohesion?
Increased competition with out-groups
Reduced social comparison within the group
Clear boundaries between in-group and out-group members
Decreased salience of social identity
#15
Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain a positive self-concept by distancing themselves from low-status groups?
Realistic conflict theory
Social identity complexity theory
Social dominance theory
Social representation theory
#16
Which factor is most likely to increase the salience of social identity?
Decreased intergroup conflict
Increased group cohesion
Decreased group distinctiveness
Increased similarity with out-groups