Define and Explain the Self-Categorization Theory

question 12

Essay

Define and explain the self-categorization theory.

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Definitions:

Popularity

The state of being widely admired, accepted, or sought after by a large number of people.

Unrepresentative

Describing a sample or subset that does not accurately reflect the characteristics of the larger population from which it's drawn.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method where subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.

The Case Study

A research method involving an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, or event to explore causative factors in complex phenomena.