Which of the Following Is Not Predicted by Social Identity

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not predicted by social identity theory?

• A) Self-esteem is derived from positive ingroup associations.
• B) Threats to self-esteem tend to decrease ingroup favoritism.
• C) Expressions of ingroup favoritism tend to increase self-esteem.
• D) Self-esteem is increased to the extent that the ingroup is perceived as better than the outgroup.

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Definitions:

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a number of biological, psychological, and social changes over time.

Maximum Life Span

The oldest possible age that members of a species can live under ideal circumstances. For humans, that age is approximately 122 years.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years an individual is expected to live, based on statistical averages of age-specific death rates.

Wear-and-Tear Theory

A concept in aging that suggests the body deteriorates progressively due to accumulated damage from environmental factors.