When We Self-Categorise, We

question 45

Multiple Choice

When we self-categorise, we:

• A) make a bid to be leader.
• B) go beyond our group boundaries.
• C) de-individuate ourselves.
• D) use a group norm to guide our behaviour.

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Definitions:

Personal Control

The extent to which an individual feels they can influence or shape the outcomes in their life.

Socially Expected

Behaviors or norms that are anticipated and considered appropriate within a given society or cultural context.

Normative Social Influence

The force exerted by others that prompts us to align our actions to be cherished and welcomed by them.

Asch's Line-Judgment Experiment

A study on conformity that demonstrated the power of social pressure on individuals to conform to an incorrect majority view.