Which of the Following Is Not One of the Core

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the core ideas on which social identity theory is based?

• A) People have a fundamental tendency to categorize themselves and others.
• B) Part of a person's self-concept derives from membership in a social group (or groups).
• C) People have a fundamental tendency to unquestioningly follow the instructions of their ingroup authority figures.
• D) People want to enhance their social identities through comparison with other groups.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Notation

The use of symbols or abbreviations to represent specific objects, operations, or quantities in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

Atomic Components

The simplest parts or elements of something that cannot be divided further without losing its essential properties.

Atomic Statements

Simple statements that cannot be broken down into smaller parts, each representing a single fact or proposition.

Connectives

Logical operators that connect propositions or sentences, such as "and," "or," and "not."