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Jared Koster
on Dec 22, 2024
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Millie is a member of a youth group. She is proud of this and feels she is a better person as a result. She is a living example of:
A) self-perception theory.
B) the self-evaluation maintenance model.
C) the overjustification effect.
D) how self-categorisation theory works.
Self-Categorisation Theory
A theory that expands on the idea of self-categorisation, explaining how individuals’ perceptions of belonging to various social categories can influence their attitudes, behaviors, and group dynamics.
Self-Perception Theory
A psychological theory suggesting that people deduce their inner feelings from their behavior when internal cues are weak or ambiguous.
Youth Group
A community or organization composed of young people, geared towards social, emotional, educational, and sometimes spiritual development.
- Understand the interrelation between the view of oneself and integration into groups, as derived from social identity theory.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the interrelation between the view of oneself and integration into groups, as derived from social identity theory.