AIA 2014 Identity: Identity Theory and Social Identity Theory

31 Questions

What did identity theory primarily focus on?

Causes and consequences of identifying with a particular role

What was the primary focus of social identity theory?

Causes and consequences of identifying with a social group or category

Who is associated with the development of social identity theory?

Tajfel

Which theoretical approach did identity theory have its beginnings in?

Structural symbolic interactionism

What did social identity theory primarily focus on in terms of membership meanings?

Implications for who you are

How did the two theories complement each other when set side by side?

The deficits of each are complemented by the features of the other

Which theory focuses more on cognitive outcomes?

Social Identity theory

What does role membership in identity theory have consequences for?

Self-esteem and self-efficacy

Which aspect is subjective self-awareness related to?

Social environment

Which theory has focused more on common or shared outcomes for group members?

Social Identity theory

Which aspect of self is defined as the organism's cognitive capacity to distinguish itself from the physical or social environment?

Objective Self-Awareness

What does social identity theory focus more on in terms of structures?

Intergroup structures

What does 'self' refer to?

'One perception about one organized self'

What is the focus of identity theory in terms of outcomes for group members?

Reciprocal, negotiated, structuring outcomes

What is the main focus of social identity theory?

Cognitive outcomes

What is the difference between subjective self-awareness and objective self-awareness according to the text?

Objective self-awareness relates to cognitive capacity while subjective self-awareness does not

According to Twenge and Crocker (2002), how does race/ethnic identity contribute to one's self-concept formation in public?

Positively

What is the basis for identifying people into 'race' categories?

Biological characteristics such as skin color and hair texture

What is the main aim of people in a group when their group identity is seen as obstructive or looked down upon?

To strive for a positive group identity

What is the primary purpose of the 'self-protection' mechanism in a minority group?

To protect the positive race/ethnic identity

What is the common misconception about the definition of 'race' as per the text?

It is strictly a biological category

What is the basis for identifying people into 'race' categories according to the text?

'Race' categories are identified based on secondary physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, lip form, and nose form.

What is the meaning of 'race' in the late 18th century and early 19th century?

One of the great sub-divisions of mankind

What is the definition of 'ethnicity'?

A sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group because its members feel united with similar history, values, attitudes, and behaviors

What does 'ethnocentrism' refer to?

Ones trust among members of ones ethnic cultures and ethnicities that they are seen as much better and superior to other groups

What is 'prejudice' related to in the context of feelings and thoughts about race and ethnicity?

Negative views about members of other ethnic group

What does 'stereotype' entail?

Negative general statements towards certain ethnic group

'Discrimination' primarily involves:

Action to differentiate an individual or an ethnic group solely based on their ethnic characteristics

What is the inappropriate way to describe the dynamic development of racial identity according to Cross (1971,1995)?

'Etnic' groups determined by differences in cultural traits such as customs, clothing, economic activity, and so on

According to Cross (1971,1995), what concept describes the development of racial identity?

'Resocialization experience'

'Race identity development' primarily focuses on: