QCM : Understanding Cultural and Social Identity Theories — 4 questions

Question 1

1. What is the main purpose of a strong 15-mark essay introduction in psychology?

To list every definition before any evidence is introduced

To avoid evaluation until the final sentence only

To summarize one study in full detail before making a claim

To present a clear thesis that answers the question and guides the argument

Explication

A strong 15-mark essay starts with a focused thesis that directly addresses the prompt and frames the argument. It should guide the response rather than simply listing definitions or delaying evaluation.

Answer

To present a clear thesis that answers the question and guides the argument

Question 2

2. Why is it important to separate explanation from evaluation in a 15-mark essay?

It shows that causal claims can be made without considering bias

It replaces the need to discuss research findings in detail

It allows the writer to repeat the same point in different words for clarity

It helps distinguish why a finding occurs from the limits of the evidence

Explication

Explanation should show why or how something happens, while evaluation should address limits such as bias, sampling, or confounds. This separation makes the argument clearer and more analytical.

Answer

It helps distinguish why a finding occurs from the limits of the evidence

Question 3

3. According to social identity theory, why can people show in-group favoritism?

Because group membership shapes self-concept and influences attitudes and behavior

Because people automatically obey anyone in authority

Because individuals always prefer familiar faces over strangers

Because conformity is caused only by direct rewards and punishment

Explication

Social identity theory argues that people define themselves partly through group membership, which can lead them to evaluate their own group more positively. In-group favoritism is therefore tied to identity and group norms, not simple obedience.

Answer

Because group membership shapes self-concept and influences attitudes and behavior

Question 4

4. What do Tajfel-style findings most directly demonstrate about group labeling?

That merely assigning people to groups can change how they judge others

That attitudes are unaffected by social categories

That group behavior depends entirely on personality traits

That people conform only when they receive explicit instructions

Explication

Tajfel-style research shows that group labels alone can shift evaluations between groups, supporting the idea that identity cues affect judgment. This is stronger than the claim that conformity depends only on instructions or personality.

Answer

That merely assigning people to groups can change how they judge others

QCM : Understanding Cultural and Social Identity Theories — 4 questions

Questions et réponses du QCM

1. What is the main purpose of a strong 15-mark essay introduction in psychology?

2. Why is it important to separate explanation from evaluation in a 15-mark essay?

3. According to social identity theory, why can people show in-group favoritism?

4. What do Tajfel-style findings most directly demonstrate about group labeling?

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