According to Social Identity Theory, Individuals View Their Own Group

question 129

Multiple Choice

According to social identity theory, individuals view their own group favorably so as to __________.

• A) create prejudice toward members of the other group
• B) think of themselves more favorably
• C) promote their out-group
• D) expand the boundaries of social categorization

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Definitions:

Valid Inference

A logical conclusion that follows the premises stated in a way that is structurally sound and true according to the rules of logic.

Fallacy of Division

A logical fallacy that arises when one assumes that something true of a whole must also be true of its parts.

False Conclusion

A statement or resolution that does not logically follow from the given premises or evidence.

Premises

Statements or propositions that are taken as true and used as the basis for an argument leading to a conclusion.