social identity theory Flashcards
1
Q
why do people join an in group?
A
to increase their self esteem
2
Q
what is social categorisation?
A
seeing yourself as part of an in-group due to sharing similar values
3
Q
what is social identification?
A
perceiving everyone who is not part of your in group as the out group and beginning got act similar to those in your in group e.g. dressing the same
4
Q
what is social comparison?
A
exaggerating the differences between your in-group and the out group
