Asked by Markayla Eakins on Jul 02, 2024
According to social identity theory,what happens when group members begin to identify with the group? What effect does it have on their self-esteem?
Social Identity Theory
A psychological theory proposing that a person’s sense of who they are is based on their group membership(s), which contributes to their self-esteem and behavior towards in-group and out-group members.
Self-Esteem
An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.
- Understand the psychosocial and evolutionary advantages and drawbacks of establishing social ties.
- Dissect the emotional influence of social acceptance and exclusion.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the psychosocial and evolutionary advantages and drawbacks of establishing social ties.
- Dissect the emotional influence of social acceptance and exclusion.
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