Social Identity Theory (Sociocultural) Flashcards
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Social identity
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A concept of perception of self related to the groups we belong to
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Salient
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A group identity that is more significant in a particular context or moment
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Social categorization
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In a group of people dividing them into groups based on a shared characteristic
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In group favouritism
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Preferential treatment of those that belong to the same group as us
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Outgroup homogeneity
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Tendency to see other groups as being made up of similar individuals
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Social comparison
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Determining which groups hold more value, self esteem is increased by believing in group is best
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Positive distinctiveness
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Increase in self esteem that comes from in group favoritism and out group discrimination
