social identity theory

Question 1

what is the social identity theory

Answer 1

social identity theory states that the in group will discirmnate against the outgroupto enhance their social identity and in turn, self esteem.

Question 2

describe social catagorization

Answer 2

social catagorization in regards to social identity theory is described as dividng people them (out group) or us (in group)

Question 3

what are the 3 processes in developing an in and our group

Answer 3

1. social catagrization
2. social identification
3. social comaprison

Question 4

describe social catagorization

Answer 4

social catagroization is an unconsious process of identifying amperosn of a member of a certain group based on shared characteristics.

Question 5

describe social identification

Answer 5

social identofication is the second stage, here we adopt the identity of the group we have identified ourselves with and automatically identify anyone else we meet as our in group or out group.

Question 6

describe social comaprison

Answer 6

the is the final stage, during this stage we begin to compare our group with other groups.
there are two kinds of social comparison;
- upward
- downward

Question 7

what is upward comparison

Answer 7

veiwing other groups favourably to enhance your own

Question 8

whta is downward comparison

Answer 8

veiwing other groups negativly to enhance your own group.