prejudice: social identity theory (situational) Flashcards
Define ‘prejudice’.
A preconceived judgement or opinion about a group of people based on their membership in a particular group.
Define ‘discrimination’.
A negative action toward an individual as a result of ones membership in a particular group.
What is social identity theory?
A theory that explains how people construct and express their sense of belonging to social groups.
What are the three components of social impact theory?
- Social categorisation
- Social identification
- Social comparison
What is social categorisation?
People tend to categorise others into two groups:
- The ingroup
- The outgroup
What is meant by an ‘ingroup’?
Those that are similar to each other.
What is meant by an ‘outgroup’?
Those who are different to eachother.
What is social identification?
People adopt the identity of the group they have categorised themselves as belonging to.
What is social comparison?
When people start to compare themselves with other groups to maintain self-esteem.
