Social Identity: Understanding Ourselves and Others Through Social Groups

Question 1

What is the most accurate description of self-concept?

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A dynamic set of beliefs about one's abilities, value, and unique qualities.

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A fixed aspect of personality, determined by genetics and early experiences.

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A concept primarily shaped by external factors like social norms and cultural expectations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key component of social identity theory?

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Cognitive dissonance

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Self-categorization

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Social comparison

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Outgroup homogeneity bias

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of self-serving bias in the context of social identity?

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Attributing positive outcomes within one's own group to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors

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Attributing positive outcomes within an outgroup to external factors and negative outcomes to internal factors

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Attributing both positive and negative outcomes to internal factors regardless of group membership

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Attributing both positive and negative outcomes to external factors regardless of group membership

Question 4

Social identity salience refers to:

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The significance of a social group in an individual's self-concept

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An individual's level of identification with a particular social group

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The impact of social groups on an individual's behavior

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The degree of adherence to group norms

Question 5

The social identity approach to self-concept emphasizes that it is:

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Influenced by social context and group memberships

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Stable and unchanging

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Shaped by individual experiences and genetics

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Independent of social interactions

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of social identity threat?

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Social comparison

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Stereotype threat

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Social devaluation

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Intergroup discrimination

Question 7

The process of organizing people into social categories based on shared characteristics is known as:

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Social categorization

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Group formation

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Intergroup comparison

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In-group bias

Question 8

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from other groups is called:

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In-group bias

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Out-group homogeneity

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Social discrimination

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Groupthink

Question 9

Which of the following methods is commonly used to study social identity?

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Tajfel's Minimal Group Paradigm

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Interpersonal Reactivity Index

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Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

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Implicit Association Test

Question 10

The idea that people identify with a larger group to which they feel a sense of belonging, even if they have limited contact with others in the group, is known as:

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Imagined community

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Social construction of reality

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Self-categorization theory

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Group cohesion

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to discrimination?

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Genetic predispositions

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Economic competition between groups

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Historical power dynamics and inequalities

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Personality traits of individuals

Question 12

Reworded: Which core principle of social identity theory involves organizing people into distinct groups based on shared characteristics?

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Categorization

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Comparison

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Self-esteem

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Prejudice

Question 13

Reworded: Distinguish between social identity and personal identity. Explain how these two concepts differ in terms of scope and content.

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Social identity pertains to our sense of belonging to social groups, while personal identity refers to our unique individual qualities.

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Social identity and personal identity are synonymous concepts.

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Personal identity pertains to our sense of belonging to social groups, while social identity refers to our unique individual qualities.

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Social identity and personal identity are unrelated concepts.

Question 14

What is the fundamental concept in social identity theory?

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Social categorization

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Self-concept

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Social comparison

Question 15

According to self-categorization theory, when individuals are uncertain about their group membership, they tend to:

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Identify with groups that are most similar to them

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Identify with groups that are most different from them

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Identify with groups that have the highest status

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Identify with groups that have the lowest status

Question 16

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups is known as:

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In-group bias

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Social identity bias

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Out-group homogeneity

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Cross-cultural psychology

Question 17

Which of the following factors is least likely to contribute to the development of a strong social identity?

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High self-esteem

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Shared values and beliefs

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Common goals and experiences

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Physical isolation from other groups

Question 18

According to social identity theory, self-esteem is:

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A combination of individual and social factors

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Primarily determined by individual characteristics

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Primarily determined by social comparisons

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Independent of social identity

Question 19

A limitation of social identity theory is that:

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It does not fully account for individual differences

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It is difficult to test empirically

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It fails to consider the role of culture

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It is only applicable to large groups

Question 20

Social identity refers to:

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The part of our self-concept that is based on our membership in social groups

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The way we think about ourselves as individuals

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Our overall sense of who we are

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Our personality traits

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences social identity?

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Personal preferences

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Cultural background

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Ethnicity

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Gender

Question 22

The process of defining oneself in relation to a social group is known as:

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Social identification

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Social categorization

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Social comparison

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Self-stereotyping

Question 23

According to social identity theory, individuals who perceive a high level of similarity with their group members are said to have:

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In-group favoritism

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Out-group derogation

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Social comparison

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Social categorization

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can lead to social identity threat?

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Strong and positive self-esteem

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Negative stereotypes about one's social group

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Prejudice and discrimination

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High academic or professional expectations

Question 25

The process of adjusting one's behavior and beliefs to conform to social expectations is known as:

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Social conformity

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Social influence

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Social norms

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Social comparison

Question 26

Which of the following is **not** a core component of social identity theory?

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Cognitive dissonance

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Self-categorization

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Social comparison

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In-group favoritism

Question 27

According to social identity theory, when individuals compare themselves to others, they are more likely to perceive similarities within their own group, a phenomenon known as:

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In-group favoritism

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Social identity

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Self-enhancement

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Implicit bias

Question 28

Which of the following is a central concept in social identity theory?

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Self-categorization

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Depersonalization

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Social role

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Social exchange

Question 29

Which of the following is a central tenet of social identity theory?

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Individuals define themselves in terms of the social groups they belong to.

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Self-esteem is determined solely by personal accomplishments.

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Social behavior is primarily driven by unconscious motivations.

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Group membership has no significant impact on individual psychology.

Question 30

What is the relationship between social identity and personal identity?

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They are intertwined and mutually influential.

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They are completely separate and distinct.

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Social identity is a subset of personal identity.

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Personal identity is a subset of social identity.

Question 31

How does social identity shape interactions between different groups? Explain how it can foster both cooperation and conflict.

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Social identity promotes cooperation when groups share goals and conflict when goals differ.

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Social identity only leads to cooperation by strengthening feelings of belonging and shared purpose.

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Social identity solely causes conflict by creating divisions and biases between groups.

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Social identity has no impact on interactions between groups, as people identify primarily with their individual characteristics.

Question 32

How does social identity theory's validity vary across different cultures? Explain the factors that may affect its applicability.

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Cultural values, social norms, and power dynamics can influence the applicability of social identity theory.

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Social identity theory applies equally to all cultures.

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Social identity theory only applies to individualistic cultures.

Question 33

The process of comparing ourselves to others within our social group is termed:

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Social comparison

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Intergroup bias

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Self-categorization

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Social identity theory

Question 34

A positive consequence of a strong social identity is:

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Enhanced self-esteem

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Reduced prejudice

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Increased intergroup conflict

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Diminished sense of personal responsibility

Question 35

The tendency to favor our own social group over other groups is known as:

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In-group bias

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Social categorization

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Intergroup discrimination

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Out-group homogeneity

Question 36

A strategy to reduce prejudice and discrimination is:

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Contact theory

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Social identity theory

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Stereotype threat

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Intergroup competition

Question 37

The process by which individuals adopt the values and norms of their social group is:

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Socialization

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Social identity

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Acculturation

Question 38

A characteristic of a strong social identity is:

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High levels of group cohesion

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Increased intergroup conflict

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Low levels of self-esteem

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Reduced personal accountability

Question 39

The theory that proposes that our self-concept is shaped by our membership in social groups is:

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Social identity theory

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Social comparison theory

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Self-categorization theory

Question 40

According to social identity theory, individuals gravitate towards groups that:

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Enhance their self-esteem

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Threaten their self-worth

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Have no impact on their self-concept

Question 41

A potential negative consequence of a strong social identity may include:

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Increased prejudice towards outgroups

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Diminished self-esteem

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Enhanced critical thinking skills

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Reduced conformity to group norms

Question 42

The process of perceiving oneself as a member of a particular group is known as:

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Self-categorization

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Social comparison

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Attitudinal change

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 43

Which factor influences the strength of individuals' social identity?

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Salience of group membership

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Chronological age

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Personal traits

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Physical surroundings

Question 44

How does social comparison contribute to the development of social identity?

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It aids individuals in defining their identity through self-comparison with others

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It leads to increased group conformity and decreased individuality

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It has no significant impact on social identity formation

Question 45

One potential benefit of a positive social identity is:

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Enhanced self-esteem

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Reduced motivation

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Heightened anxiety

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Decreased empathy

Question 46

How can social identity influence an individual's actions?

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It can motivate individuals to conform to or deviate from group expectations.

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It always leads to prosocial behavior.

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It only affects an individual's self-perception.

Question 47

A defining characteristic of a strong social identity is:

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High emotional attachment

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Low levels of cognitive elaboration

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Absence of self-comparisons

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Minimal influence on behavior

Question 48

How can social identity impact interactions between different groups?

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It can contribute to prejudice and discrimination against those perceived as outsiders.

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It has no impact on how groups interact with each other.

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It always promotes positive and cooperative intergroup relations