Social Identity Theory

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What is the term used to describe people who benefit from a group but give little in return?

  • Effort-avoiders
  • Group-thieves
  • Benefit-takers
  • Free-riders (correct)

Which phenomenon refers to the tendency of people to exert less effort when working together towards a common goal?

  • Social Loafing (correct)
  • Team Laziness
  • Collective Slacking
  • Group Drift

What is the term for the tendency to like novel stimuli more after repeated exposure to them?

  • Mere Exposure Effect (correct)
  • Novelty Attraction Bias
  • Repeated Preference Syndrome
  • Repetitive Liking Phenomenon

Which concept describes the tendency for people to perform simple tasks better when others are present?

<p>Social Facilitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tends to decrease liking between individuals?

<p>Discovering dissimilarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences liking based on how often people's paths cross?

<p>Interaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social identity according to the text?

<p>The part of self-concept derived from group memberships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to social identity theory, why do individuals categorize themselves and others into groups?

<p>As a way to simplify judgments and understandings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ingroup according to the text?

<p>A group where individuals gain self-esteem and a sense of belonging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is having a sense of 'we-ness' important for individuals, according to the text?

<p>To strengthen self-concept and help individuals feel good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals view outgroups according to social identity theory?

<p>As distinctively different groups with a favorable bias towards their own group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does comparing ingroups with outgroups serve according to the text?

<p>To contrast groups and enhance self-esteem within one's own group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between high self-monitors and low self-monitors?

<p>High self-monitors care about what others think, while low self-monitors act as they feel and believe. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes conformity?

<p>Conformity is a change in behavior or belief due to group pressure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is conformity discouraged in Western individualistic cultures?

<p>Because it has a negative connotation in those cultures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of conformity?

<p>Wearing a certain shirt color just because others in the group are doing so. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of conformity as described in the text?

<p>Conformity can be insignificant when directing someone to wear a certain shirt color. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text contrast Western individualistic cultures with Asian cultures regarding conformity?

<p>Western cultures discourage conformity, whereas Asian cultures promote it. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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