Social Identity Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the study used for Realistic Conflict Theory by Sherif (1966)
The Robbers Cave Study
What are the three phases of the Robbers Cave Study?
Phase 1: Ingroup Formation - Rattlers + Eagles (7 days)
Phase 2: Group Conflict - Rattlers vs. Eagles (7 days)
Phase 3: Conflict Resolution (7 days)
How was the conflict resolved in the Robbers Cave Study?
This was not resolved by removing conflict, but by forcing the boys to cooperate to solver problems for everyone’s benefit
What is the self composed of?
Personal and social identity
Social Identity
Aspects of self-conflict that derive from one’s membership of social groups
What kind of group is social identity very relevant for?
Inter-group relations
Social Identity Theory - Henri Tajfel
Pointed out that competition is not necessary to create intergroup hostility. All you need to do is create 2 groups
Conclusion of Minimal Group Paradigm
In-group bias in minimal group experiment is a robust phenomenon
Tajfel - Accentuation Effect
Suggested that decisions made regarding others are often based only on simple stereotypes regarding a peripheral dimension
Functions of social identity
- Simplifies complex social world
- Social cohesion, sense of solidarity
- Co-operation and social support
- Source of self-esteem
- Increasing evidence of its importance for physical and mental health (Haslam et al., 2009)
- Guide for attitude and behaviours
Group Norms
Group norms tell you what is appropriate in particular contexts
What can reinforce stereotypes?
Pressure to adapt to norms can reinforce stereotypes
Why does in-group bias occur?
Ingroup bias occurs because our self-esteem is dependent on our in-group, which we want to be positively distinct from the outgroup
