WEEK 4: The Social Identity Approach II

Question 1

Turner
How can an individual’s self concept be defined? (2 ways)

Answer 1

An individual’s self concept can be defined along a continuum
Defining the self in terms of personal identity
Defining the self in terms of social identity

Question 2

Turner
Levels of self categorisation
Which level is the social identity?
Which level is the personal identity?

Answer 2

Superordinate level as a human being
Intermediate level as a group member (social identity) Subordinate level as an individual (personal identity)

Question 3

What is the difference between high levels and low levels of self categorisation?

Answer 3

Higher levels of self categorisation are more inclusive as they can involve lower level categories as well

Question 4

What does salient mean?

Answer 4

Important

Question 5

What is a salient personal identity associated with?(what type of behaviour)
Definition?

Answer 5

Interpersonal behaviour- behaviour which is present in relationships e.g. how people communicate, body language etc

Question 6

What is a salient social identity associated with?
(what type of behaviour?)

Answer 6

Intergroup behaviour

Question 7

How are self categorisations made salient? (Function of)
Idea of?

Answer 7

Self categorisations are made salient as a function of the social context.
i.e - in different social settings, people are placed in different positions idea of hierarchy

Question 8

Functional antagonism
Where is it evident? (Between what kind of levels)
Definition (what happens when a person becomes aware of their own goals)

Answer 8

There is a functional antagonism between the levels of self categorisation
Functional antagonism- If someone becomes more aware of the own goals which amplifies their personal identity, they beome less aware of the norms associated with the social collectives

Question 9

What is depersonalisation?
Process of?
Identify with?

Answer 9

Process of self stereotyping
The self is categorically interchangeable with other ingroup members
Identify with ingroup members

Question 10

Determinants of social identity salience ( two determiners)

Answer 10

Fit = Comparative fit and normative fit
Accessibility

Question 11

Comparative fit
maximises?
minimises?

Answer 11

The category distinction maximises perceived inter-category differences (between categories) and minimises intra-category differences

Question 12

Normative fit
What is consistent? with?

Answer 12

The nature of the inter-category differences is consistent with the perceived expectations about the categories

Question 13

Accessibility
What is more likely to happen if self categories are accessible? (basis of)
What are the two types of accessibility? (s,c)

Answer 13

If categories are accessible, they are more likely to become the basis of self definition
The two types of accessibility are
Situationally accessible
Chronically accessible

Question 14

Situationally accessible
When does it occur?

Answer 14

Occurs when a person is informed in the situation

Question 15

Chronically accessible
when does it occur?

Answer 15

occurs when they are frequently activated

Question 16

Identification
Why is identification important? (what are individuals more ready for)

Answer 16

Identification is important as is determines an individual’s readiness to define themselves in terms of a given social category.