Research About the Similarity Attraction Paradigm, Social Identity Theory and Social

question 27

True/False

Research about the similarity attraction paradigm, social identity theory and social categorisation theory indicates that when people are similar to each other they are likely to inadvertently discriminate against people who are different.

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Definitions:

Scaffolding

An educational approach involving providing supportive structures to students to accomplish tasks they might not complete independently.

Perceptual Abilities

The capacity to interpret, understand, and define sensory stimuli.

Sensory Systems

The parts of the nervous system responsible for processing information from the environment through senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

Permissive Neglectful

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from the child's life.