Social Identity and Intergroup Relations Quiz

Understanding how individuals perceive themselves within the context of group memberships.

Social isolation is not a primary factor contributing to social identity formation.

Social identity is best described as the perception of oneself as a member of various social groups.

The tendency to view members of one's own group more positively than members of other groups is called in-group bias.

The tendency for individuals to favor their own group over others is known as in-group bias.

Realistic conflict theory suggests that intergroup conflict can arise from competition over limited resources.

Out-group derogation refers to downgrading members of an out-group to elevate one's own group's status.

Individuals primarily use their group memberships to define their social identity, according to self-categorization theory.

Social identity development refers to the process through which individuals understand themselves in terms of their social identities.

The minimal group paradigm demonstrates that intergroup discrimination occurs even with minimal group categorization.

Conformity involves adjusting one's behavior or attitudes to fit the norms of a group.

Social identity complexity theory suggests that individuals seek a positive self-concept by joining groups perceived as superior.

The degree of identification with the group is the most influential factor in determining the strength of social identity.

Clear boundaries between in-group and out-group members are most likely to increase group cohesion, according to social identity theory.

Social dominance theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain a positive self-concept by distancing themselves from low-status groups.

Increased similarity with out-groups is most likely to increase the salience of social identity.