Social Categorization Theory States That We Sort Ourselves and Others

question 164

Multiple Choice

Social categorization theory states that we sort ourselves and others into which of the following categories?

• A) powerful group members and powerless group members
• B) similar in-group members and dissimilar out-group members
• C) allies and enemies
• D) compatible co-workers and non-compatible co-workers

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