Social Identity Theory

Question 1

Categorisation

Answer 1

Separation of people into groups eg us and them so them would be outgroup = automatic, occurs without conflict
Eg related to postcode

Question 2

Identification

Answer 2

Overtime indv adopts values, beliefs + alter behaviours to fit into norms better so affects self esteem if group does well
Eg dressing, talking style

Question 3

Social comparison

Answer 3

Indv compare own groups to others

Question 4

Positive distinctiveness

Answer 4

Notice things to make them feel superior to and better about group+ treat outgroup neg or unfav terms= boost self esteem
Eg bully other groups, judge

Question 5

Strength

Answer 5

I tajefels research supports exp for prej
J 2 random groups outward groups min points and inw more points without competition
E simple group identity is enough to lead to prej behaviour against another group and favourable within

Question 6

S. Counter

Answer 6

Assigning points lacks mundane realism as prej involves more sig benefits for ingroup eg prom, special treatment
Points doesn’t adequately reflect complexity of prej hence questioning study in support of prej exp

Question 7

Weakness

Answer 7

I theory may be ethnocentric towards western cultures
J 8yr old skl children new z Polynesian students were more gen w points to outgroup comp to Caucasian peers
E fails to predict non prej behaviours of collectivist cultures when being split into diff groups

Question 8

Ethnocentrism

Answer 8

Centering arg around your culture so generally western and don’t apply to all