12. Social identity Flashcards
1
Q
How can minimal group discriminations be explained? (IandG social identity)
A
competition norms
2
Q
What is social categorisation? (IandG social identity)
A
We accentuate differences within categories and minimise differences between categories
3
Q
What is social identity process? (IandG social identity)
A
Categorisation processes explain the differences between groups, but not within them
4
Q
What could discrimination enhance, in order to raise self esteem? (IandG social identity)
A
Positive distinctiveness
5
Q
What does the social identity theory suggest? (IandG social identity)
A
Categories bring order to the world and provide a basis for our own identity
6
Q
What does threat to identity lead to? (IandG social identity)
A
People leaving their group or making it more distinct
