Social Identity Theory (tajfel) Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 processes involved in becoming prejudice
A
Social categorisation= this is when prejudice can be explained by our tendency to see our selves as the in group and others as the our-group
Social identification= when we identify with the identity of the group we belong to and internalise the norms and attitudes of group members
Social comparison=when we compare the in group with the out group
2
Q
Strength of sit theory
A
Support from minimal group experiment
3
Q
Strength of sit
A
Supported by robers cave experiment. The two groups of boys showed prejudice between each other even when there was no competition and showed in group favouritism
