Social Identity Theory Is the Theory That

question 60

Multiple Choice

Social identity theory is the theory that:

• A)people are equally likely to identify with ingroups and outgroups,depending on situational factors.
• B)people define and evaluate themselves largely in terms of the social groups with which they identify.
• C)the social groups we belong to,rather than the culture we are in,define who we are.
• D)people have one prominent social identity (e.g. ,their ethnicity),which defines them across all situations.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing and is important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Right Frontal Lobe

A region of the brain associated with executive functions, including decision making, problem-solving, and controlling emotions.

Left Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located in the left front hemisphere responsible for controlling movement, reasoning, planning, and some aspects of speech.

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory responsible for storing information for extended periods, potentially for a lifetime, including facts, experiences, and skills.