According to Social Identity Theory,people Tend To

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to social identity theory,people tend to:

• A)perceive themselves as members of several groups.
• B)perceive that their own actions are due to the situation,whereas the behaviours of other people are mainly due to their motivation and ability.
• C)believe that people in their own groups share common traits and people in comparison groups share a different set of traits.
• D)All of the answers are correct.
• E)perceive themselves as members of several groups and believe that people in their own groups share common traits and people in comparison groups share a different set of traits.

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Definitions:

Autonomy Support

The encouragement of self-initiative and independence by providing options and respecting individuals' choices.

McClelland's Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that people are driven by needs for achievement, power, and affiliation, influencing their behavior and performance.

Comparison Person

An individual used as a benchmark to evaluate one's own situation, achievements, or performance in social comparison theory.

Need for Achievement

A psychological trait that drives individuals to succeed, accomplish challenging tasks, and set high standards for themselves.