Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Social

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the social identity theory?

• A) It proposes that members take personal pride in accomplishments but dissociate from the group in the event of any offenses or failures.
• B) It proposes that people have emotional reactions to the failure or success of their group because their self-esteem is tied into the group's performance.
• C) It proposes that people develop only one social identity in childhood that becomes more defined and concrete in the course of their lives.
• D) It proposes that social identities can never be detrimental as they have no effect on how members of an in-group view members of an out-group.
• E) It proposes that members of an in-group are viewed as being homogenous, while members of an out-group are seen as being heterogeneous.

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Definitions:

Racial Prejudice

Preconceived negative judgments or opinions about individuals based on their race, often leading to discrimination.

Irish

Pertaining to the people of Ireland or of Irish descent, often in the context of culture, history, and diasporic identity.

Italian

Related to Italy, its people, culture, or language.

Jewish Immigrants

Individuals of Jewish descent who have moved from their native countries to settle in a foreign land, often in search of better opportunities or to escape persecution.