Uncertainty Reduction Is a Dimension of the Social Identity Theory

question 55

Multiple Choice

Uncertainty reduction is a dimension of the social identity theory that manifests itself in the ________.

• A) tendency of people to link themselves to groups of higher social standing in an attempt to define themselves favorably
• B) tendency of in-group members to notice and emphasize identities that reflect how different they are from other groups
• C) tendency of people to use the group as a means of understanding who they are and how they fit into the world
• D) tendency of in-group members to prefer and endorse the products, ideas, and aspects of someone else's culture over their own
• E) tendency of people who have greater uniformity in values and characteristics to have greater identification as well

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Definitions:

Most Important Points

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Warm Feelings

Sensations of affection, fondness, or comfort towards others or within oneself.

Purpose

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Persuasive Request

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