Lesson 1.1.4
1.1.4 Explanations of prejudice: social identity and realistic conflict theory Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Psychology, Unit 1
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What is the first stage of Social Identity Theory?
- Social identification
- Social categorisation
- Social comparison
- Realistic conflict
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Which stage is NOT part of Tajfel and Turner's Social Identity Theory?
- Social categorisation
- Social cohesion
- Social comparison
- Social identification
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What experimental procedure uses trivial criteria to divide participants into arbitrary groups?
- Field experiment
- Minimal group paradigm
- Matched pairs design
- Repeated measures
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According to Realistic Conflict Theory, what directly causes prejudice between groups?
- Resource competition
- Authoritarian personality
- In-group identification
- Social comparison
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According to realistic conflict theory, what reduces intergroup conflict?
- Group categorisation
- Superordinate goals
- Zero-sum competition
- Out-group derogation
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What is the main purpose of positive distinctiveness in social identity theory?
- Boosting self-esteem
- Increasing obedience
- Eliminating stereotypes
- Reducing competition
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In-group favouritism occurring between arbitrary groups without competition supports which theory of prejudice?
- Agency theory
- Social identity theory
- Realistic conflict theory
- Social impact theory
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In social identity theory, what drive motivates individuals to favour their in-group?
- Moral obligation
- Social influence
- Resource scarcity
- High self-esteem
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According to Sherif (1966), realistic conflict arises from competition over what?
- Personality traits
- Unconscious urges
- Scarce resources
- Arbitrary labels
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Unlike realistic conflict theory, social identity theory explains prejudice without requiring what factor?
- Group categorisation
- Self-esteem
- Resource competition
- Social comparison
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What is a key limitation of social identity theory as an explanation of prejudice?
- Requires resource competition
- Ignores individual differences
- Focuses on self-esteem
- Explains group bias
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In Tajfel's minimal group studies, how were rewards allocated to in-group members?
- Random allocation
- Equal allocation
- Out-group favouritism
- In-group favouritism
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In Sherif's Robbers Cave study, what competition triggered hostility between the two groups?
- Truck repairs
- Tournament prizes
- Mealtime seating
- Water supply fixes
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What stage of social identity theory involves evaluating the in-group against an out-group?
- Social categorisation
- Social comparison
- Social identification
- Social assimilation
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Which theory claims prejudice is caused primarily by competition for limited resources?
- Social identity theory
- Impact theory
- Agency theory
- Realistic conflict theory
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How can prejudice be reduced according to realistic conflict theory?
- Group separation
- Competitive sports
- Social categorisation
- Superordinate goals
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What term describes judging one's own group as superior to out-groups?
- Social facilitation
- Authoritarianism
- Out-group homogeneity
- In-group favouritism
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What type of criteria were used to form groups in Tajfel's minimal group paradigm?
- Personality tests
- Trivial criteria
- Historical rivalries
- Real competition
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According to realistic conflict theory, what condition increases hostility between groups?
- Equal sharing
- Resource competition
- Shared identity
- Joint cooperation
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Which theory suggests prejudice arises from protecting self-esteem through group membership?
- Realistic conflict theory
- Locus of control
- Agency theory
- Social identity theory
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