According to Social Identity Theory, People Tend To

question 99

Multiple Choice

According to social identity theory, people tend to:

• A)receive information and make sense of the world around them.
• B)perceive that their own actions are due to the situation, whereas the behaviors of other people are mainly due to their motivation and ability.
• C)believe that people in their own groups share common traits.
• D)think that they are distinct from people in the social groups to which they have a connection.
• E)refer to something about themselves as separate individuals.

Understand the factors contributing to the increased diagnosis rates of certain disorders.

Identify the influence of expectations and therapeutic suggestions on the diagnosis of psychological disorders.

Recognize the role of the biopsychosocial model in explaining the roots of abnormal behavior.

Define the American Psychiatric Association's definition of abnormal behavior.

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Definitions:

Evasive

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Liar

A person who tells falsehoods or deliberately omits truth with the intention to deceive or mislead.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, leading to caution or avoidance behaviors.

Police Lying

The act of law enforcement officers providing false information or testimony, often justified under the guise of achieving a perceived greater good.