Tajfels Social Identity Theory 1979 Flashcards
1
Q
What is social categorisation?
A
belonging to a group based on gender, social class, religion etc.
2
Q
What is social identification?
A
Perceive everyone else as ingroup or outgroup- adopt ingroup members values, attitudes, appearance and behaviour
3
Q
What is social comparison?
A
Viewing your social identity as superior to others
Leads to prejudice and discrimination