Social Identity Theory (SIT)

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What is social identity according to Social Identity Theory (SIT)?

Knowledge of multiple languages

Knowledge of membership(s) in groups (correct)

Knowledge of different cultures

Knowledge of individual achievements

How does achieving positive distinctiveness benefit individuals according to Social Identity Theory (SIT)?

By discouraging group membership

By enhancing social identity (correct)

By diminishing self-esteem

By decreasing group identity

What is a marker of identity that may be salient for group-membership according to McKeown & Ladegaard (2018)?

Language (correct)

Favorite color

Music taste

Height

What do individuals try to achieve when group membership becomes important according to Giles & Coupland (1991)?

Positive distinctiveness Signup and view all the answers

According to Ladegaard & Chan (2023), what change in attitude towards Hong Kong English have Hongkongers demonstrated?

Relatively positive attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Identity Theory (SIT) suggest individuals are capable of?

Maintaining multiple memberships and identities Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of ingroup bias?

A university exclusively advertising professorships for women Signup and view all the answers

What does social identity theory suggest about individuals?

They can belong to multiple social groups and express different identities Signup and view all the answers

How does the female colleague in the text view the idea of advertising professorships exclusively for women?

She opposes the idea from a personal standpoint Signup and view all the answers

What does Fishman's concept of multiple identities imply?

Human beings can belong to different social groups and express various identities Signup and view all the answers

How should individuals determine the importance of their ingroups according to social identity theory?

By how they subjectively see themselves and their group memberships Signup and view all the answers

What is the main belief associated with social dominance orientation (SDO) among high-status groups?

Legitimizing their dominance Signup and view all the answers

According to social dominance orientation (SDO), how do low-status groups typically view the beliefs of high-status groups?

They often accept the dominant group's beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best represents an example of social dominance orientation (SDO) as per the text?

"The problem with English-medium education in Hong Kong is that selective non-residents are taking places from local residents" Signup and view all the answers

How does social identity theory (SIT) help explain the conversation between the retired workers in the text?

By emphasizing the role of intergroup dynamics in influencing behavior Signup and view all the answers

In the context of social identity theory, what role does ingroup bias play in shaping group behavior?

It strengthens cohesion and loyalty within the ingroup Signup and view all the answers

How do multiple identities influence the dynamics between different groups based on social identity theory?

They foster greater understanding and cooperation between groups Signup and view all the answers