Social Identity: Understanding the Self in Social Groups

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of social identity?

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Personality disposition

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Group affiliation

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Cultural background

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Social status

Question 2

Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain a positive social identity?

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Social Identity Theory

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Self-Categorization Theory

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Cognitive Dissonance Theory

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Attribution Theory

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor that shapes an individual's social identity?

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Age

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Culture

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Race

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Gender

Question 4

The process through which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups is known as:

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Social categorization

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Socialization

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Social comparison

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Self-identification

Question 5

Which of the following can be a consequence of a strong social identity?

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Increased in-group favoritism

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Reduced intergroup conflict

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Weakened self-esteem

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Increased individualism

Question 6

The tendency for individuals to view members of their own group more favorably than members of other groups is referred to as:

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In-group bias

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Out-group homogeneity

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Intergroup threat

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Social identity theory

Question 7

Which of the following situations is most likely to trigger social identity threat?

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Being a minority member in a dominant group

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Being a majority member in a minority group

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Having a strong individual identity

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Being unaware of negative stereotypes about one's group

Question 8

A technique used to reduce social identity threat is:

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Recategorization

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Cognitive dissonance reduction

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Positive distinctiveness

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Individuation

Question 9

The process by which individuals come to adopt the values and beliefs of their social groups is known as:

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Socialization

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Groupthink

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Social conformity

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Cultural transmission

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a way in which social identity can be manifested?

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Intergroup cooperation

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Self-stereotyping

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Group norms

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Instrumental use

Question 11

The concept of social identity is most closely linked to which social psychological theory?

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Social identity theory

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Social comparison theory

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Cognitive dissonance theory

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Social exchange theory

Question 12

Which concept is central to Social Identity Theory?

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Self-categorization

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Social comparison

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Social dominance

Question 13

What is a major influence on a person's sense of belonging to a group?

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Culture

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Genetics

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Personal preferences

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Intelligence

Question 14

Revised Question: Core Aspect of Social Identity

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Group membership and affiliation

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Personal self-esteem

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Intrinsic values and beliefs

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Social status within society

Question 15

How does social identity influence the likelihood of collective action?

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Social identity can motivate individuals to collaborate towards common goals.

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Social identity always results in conflict and division between groups.

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Social identity discourages individuals from participating in social movements.

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Social identity has no significant impact on collective action.

Question 16

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

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IQ score

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Cultural background

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Group membership

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Personal history

Question 17

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of a strong social identity?

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Increased intergroup bias

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Reduced self-esteem

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Diminished sense of belonging

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Enhanced social comparison

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary determinant of an individual's social identity?

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Group affiliations

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Personal attributes

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Cognitive processes

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Cultural background

Question 19

How can social identity be leveraged to promote positive social outcomes?

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Both (A) and (C)

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Fostering collective action

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Reducing intergroup conflict

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Enhancing social empathy

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the formation of social identity?

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Personality traits

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Cultural membership

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Occupational status

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Gender

Question 21

According to social identity theory, what is a primary cause of prejudice and discrimination towards out-groups?

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Perceived threat to the ingroup's identity

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Direct competition for resources

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Unfamiliarity with out-group members

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Differences in religious beliefs

Question 22

Which of the following is a primary factor that shapes an individual's social identity?

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Cultural heritage and background

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Personal experiences

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Social norms and values

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Physical appearance and characteristics

Question 23

A key factor that shapes social identity is:

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Group membership

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Individual experiences

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Social media presence

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Parental upbringing

Question 24

Social identity contributes to social categorization by:

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Simplifying complex social environments.

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Enhancing accurate perception of others.

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Reducing intergroup bias and stereotypes.

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Promoting social isolation and detachment.

Question 25

How do individual differences, personality traits, and social identity interact to influence human behavior?

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Social identity, individual differences, and personality traits interact in a complex and dynamic manner to shape human behavior.

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Social identity is the sole determinant of behavior, overriding individual differences and personality traits in all situations.

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Social identity and individual differences operate independently in shaping behavior.

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Personality traits and social identity are interchangeable concepts.

Question 26

How does heightened social identity salience contribute to conflicts between groups?

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It reduces empathy and perspective-taking.

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It increases intergroup anxiety and competition.

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It reduces intergroup anxiety and competition.

Question 27

What is 'social identity'? Briefly describe its defining characteristics.

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Individuals' sense of self stemming from their membership in social groups

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An automatic feeling of belonging to a particular group

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An unyielding and static aspect of the self

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A perception of the self solely based on personal traits

Question 28

Which of the following are considered limitations of social identity theory?

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It may not fully account for individual differences.

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It sometimes places too much emphasis on group membership.

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It lacks practical applications in real-world settings.

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It is an outdated and irrelevant theory in modern psychology.

Question 29

How do cognitive and environmental factors work together to shape our social identity?

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Cognitive factors involve our thoughts and beliefs, while environmental factors include social influences.

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Cognitive and environmental factors operate independently, with no interaction.

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Social categorization is solely determined by environmental factors.

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Environmental factors are the only determinants of social identity formation.

Question 30

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the formation of social identity?

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Personality traits and individual characteristics

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Group membership and affiliation

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Cultural norms and values

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Social comparisons with other individuals and groups

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences an individual's social identity?

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Chronological age

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Ethnicity

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Social class

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Culture

Question 32

According to social identity theory, individuals may engage in social comparison primarily to:

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Maintain or enhance their self-esteem

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Enhance their physical appearance

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Improve their financial situation

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Increase their social status

Question 33

How does social identity influence behavior?

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It guides individuals' actions and perceptions in social situations.

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It only affects perceptions and attitudes.

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It has no significant impact on behavior.

Question 34

Which of the following is a characteristic of a salient social identity?

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It is highly accessible and personally relevant to the individual.

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It is shared by only a small number of people.

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It is not influenced by the individual's social context.

Question 35

How does social identity affect intergroup relations?

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It can lead to increased competition, conflict, and prejudice between different social groups.

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It always promotes cooperation and understanding between different social groups.

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It only affects relations within the same social group.

Question 36

How does social identity contribute to social cohesion?

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It fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose among members of a social group.

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It increases competition and conflict between different social groups.

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It undermines individual autonomy and self-expression.

Question 37

The concept of social identity suggests that our self-concept is strongly influenced by:

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Our memberships in various social groups.

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Solely determined by our inborn personality traits.

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Fixed and unchanging throughout our lives.

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Primarily shaped by our unique individual experiences.

Question 38

Which of the following is not an example of how social identity can impact behavior?

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Increased creativity in problem-solving.

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Reduced empathy for outgroup members.

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Decreased self-esteem in individuals.

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Increased conformity within groups.

Question 39

The process of comparing oneself to others in order to enhance self-worth and maintain a positive self-concept is known as:

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Social comparison

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Social loafing

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Groupthink

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Social facilitation

Question 40

Which of the following is a key characteristic of in-group bias?

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A tendency to favor and trust people who are perceived as belonging to one's own social group.

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Increased accuracy in judging outgroup members.

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Reduced prejudice towards minority groups.

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Enhanced cooperation between in-groups and out-groups.

Question 41

The tendency to perceive members of one's own group as more similar to each other than they actually are is known as:

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Ingroup homogeneity

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Social identity theory

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Self-categorization

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Outgroup homogeneity

Question 42

Which of the following is a primary factor that shapes an individual's social identity?

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Membership in social groups

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Innate personality traits

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Religious beliefs

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Economic status

Question 43

How does social identity primarily impact individuals' behavior and interactions?

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It influences their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors within and across social groups.

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It has no significant impact on their behavior.

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It leads to increased conformity and obedience in all situations.

Question 44

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

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Social comparison

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Social learning theory

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Attribution theory

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 45

How does social identity contribute to the formation of prejudice?

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It creates an 'in-group' and 'out-group' distinction, fostering favoritism and bias towards the perceived in-group.

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It promotes empathy and understanding of other groups.

Question 46

What are two methods commonly used to measure an individual's social identity?

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Self-report surveys and implicit measures

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Physiological responses only

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Interviews alone

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Observational methods only

Question 47

How can social change potentially influence social identity?

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Shifts in social norms and values can lead to changes in social identity and associated behaviors.

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Social change has no impact on social identity.

Question 48

Identify a limitation of social identity theory.

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It may overemphasize the influence of social groups on individual behavior, overlooking personal and situational factors.

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It is outdated and no longer relevant to contemporary social psychology research.

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It is difficult to apply in practical settings.

Question 49

Describe the interplay between social identity and personal identity.

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Social identity and personal identity are intertwined and mutually influence each other, shaping an individual's overall self-concept.

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Social identity and personal identity are entirely separate and distinct from one another.