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Social Science: Social Identity and Group Dynamics
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic of Social Identity and Group Dynamics in Social Science. | |
| Number of Questions: 14 | |
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| Tags: social identity group dynamics social psychology |
What is social identity?
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The part of an individual's self-concept that is based on their membership in a particular social group.
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The way in which an individual perceives and evaluates themselves.
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The way in which an individual interacts with others.
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The way in which an individual is perceived and evaluated by others.
Social identity is the part of an individual's self-concept that is based on their membership in a particular social group. It is the way in which an individual defines themselves in terms of their group membership.
What is group dynamics?
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The study of how groups interact with each other.
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The study of how individuals interact with each other within a group.
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The study of how groups are formed and maintained.
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The study of how groups change over time.
Group dynamics is the study of how individuals interact with each other within a group. It is the study of how groups are formed, maintained, and changed.
What is the difference between social identity and personal identity?
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Social identity is based on group membership, while personal identity is based on individual characteristics.
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Social identity is based on external factors, while personal identity is based on internal factors.
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Social identity is based on how others perceive us, while personal identity is based on how we perceive ourselves.
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Social identity is based on our social roles, while personal identity is based on our personal values.
Social identity is based on group membership, while personal identity is based on individual characteristics. Social identity is the way in which an individual defines themselves in terms of their group membership, while personal identity is the way in which an individual defines themselves in terms of their unique characteristics.
What are the three main types of social identity?
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In-group identity, out-group identity, and personal identity.
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In-group identity, out-group identity, and social identity.
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In-group identity, out-group identity, and group identity.
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In-group identity, out-group identity, and collective identity.
The three main types of social identity are in-group identity, out-group identity, and social identity. In-group identity is the way in which an individual defines themselves in terms of their membership in a particular group, while out-group identity is the way in which an individual defines themselves in terms of their non-membership in a particular group. Social identity is the way in which an individual defines themselves in terms of their membership in multiple groups.
What is the difference between in-group and out-group?
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In-group members are those who are similar to us, while out-group members are those who are different from us.
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In-group members are those who we like, while out-group members are those who we dislike.
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In-group members are those who we trust, while out-group members are those who we do not trust.
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In-group members are those who we cooperate with, while out-group members are those who we compete with.
In-group members are those who are similar to us, while out-group members are those who are different from us. In-group members are those who we share a common identity with, while out-group members are those who we do not share a common identity with.
What is the social identity theory?
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A theory that explains how social identity influences individual behavior.
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A theory that explains how group membership influences individual behavior.
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A theory that explains how social norms influence individual behavior.
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A theory that explains how culture influences individual behavior.
The social identity theory is a theory that explains how social identity influences individual behavior. It states that individuals strive to maintain a positive social identity, and that they will engage in behaviors that they believe will enhance their social identity.
What is the self-categorization theory?
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A theory that explains how individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups.
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A theory that explains how individuals form and maintain social identities.
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A theory that explains how individuals interact with each other within social groups.
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A theory that explains how social groups change over time.
The self-categorization theory is a theory that explains how individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups. It states that individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups based on their perceived similarities and differences.
What is the minimal group paradigm?
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A research paradigm that is used to study the effects of social identity on individual behavior.
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A research paradigm that is used to study the effects of group membership on individual behavior.
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A research paradigm that is used to study the effects of social norms on individual behavior.
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A research paradigm that is used to study the effects of culture on individual behavior.
The minimal group paradigm is a research paradigm that is used to study the effects of social identity on individual behavior. It involves creating two groups of individuals who are randomly assigned to different groups. The individuals in each group are then led to believe that they share a common identity with the other members of their group and that they are different from the members of the other group.
What is the common ingroup bias?
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The tendency to favor members of our own group over members of other groups.
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The tendency to disfavor members of our own group over members of other groups.
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The tendency to treat members of our own group and members of other groups equally.
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The tendency to ignore members of our own group and members of other groups.
The common ingroup bias is the tendency to favor members of our own group over members of other groups. This bias is thought to be due to a number of factors, including social identity theory, self-categorization theory, and the minimal group paradigm.
What is the outgroup homogeneity effect?
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The tendency to perceive members of other groups as being more similar to each other than they actually are.
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The tendency to perceive members of other groups as being more different from each other than they actually are.
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The tendency to perceive members of other groups as being more similar to members of our own group than they actually are.
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The tendency to perceive members of other groups as being more different from members of our own group than they actually are.
The outgroup homogeneity effect is the tendency to perceive members of other groups as being more similar to each other than they actually are. This effect is thought to be due to a number of factors, including social identity theory, self-categorization theory, and the minimal group paradigm.
What is the black sheep effect?
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The tendency to view members of our own group who are different from us in a negative light.
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The tendency to view members of other groups who are different from us in a negative light.
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The tendency to view members of our own group who are similar to us in a negative light.
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The tendency to view members of other groups who are similar to us in a negative light.
The black sheep effect is the tendency to view members of our own group who are different from us in a negative light. This effect is thought to be due to a number of factors, including social identity theory, self-categorization theory, and the minimal group paradigm.
What is the scapegoat theory?
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A theory that explains how groups blame other groups for their own problems.
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A theory that explains how individuals blame other individuals for their own problems.
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A theory that explains how groups blame themselves for their own problems.
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A theory that explains how individuals blame themselves for their own problems.
The scapegoat theory is a theory that explains how groups blame other groups for their own problems. This theory states that groups that are experiencing problems will often blame another group for their problems in order to deflect attention away from their own problems.
What is the social loafing effect?
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The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.
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The tendency for individuals to exert more effort when working in a group than when working alone.
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The tendency for individuals to exert the same amount of effort when working in a group as when working alone.
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The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working with a partner.
The social loafing effect is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone. This effect is thought to be due to a number of factors, including social identity theory, self-categorization theory, and the minimal group paradigm.
What is the groupthink phenomenon?
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The tendency for groups to make poor decisions because they are too focused on reaching a consensus.
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The tendency for groups to make good decisions because they are able to pool their knowledge and resources.
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The tendency for groups to make decisions that are in the best interests of the group as a whole.
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The tendency for groups to make decisions that are in the best interests of the individual members of the group.
The groupthink phenomenon is the tendency for groups to make poor decisions because they are too focused on reaching a consensus. This phenomenon is thought to be due to a number of factors, including social identity theory, self-categorization theory, and the minimal group paradigm.