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Social Identity and Self-Categorisation Theories in Understanding Social Cognition
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Social Identity and Self-Categorisation Theories in Understanding Social Cognition
Social psychology addresses memory recall with social situations because people
learning this information can recall it through social situations such as social perceptions and
thoughts. People need this knowledge to make up their minds regarding their interpretations of
social interactions when assessing others. This research examines the two important theories in
the area of social cognition: social identity theory and self-categorization theory. Social theories
give important information regarding the division of human social groups and the relationships
among visible changes in the behavioral reactions and social and interpersonal relationships
amongst people. These theories allow us to understand them as what it is about groups that
permit mental operations to form social viewpoints and social conduct. Social Identity Theory
states that self-identity derives from social group sharing. It means a person's sense of self is
shaped by the groups he is part of, notably nationality, religion, and gender (Soto-Simeone &
Kautonen, 2020). Because of their affiliations, members of these groups develop their character,
behavior methods, and social connection habits. The model shows that people enhance self-
esteem through the support of their group members instead of other groups, which results in
discrimination against outgroups. The group evaluation process creates intergroup bias as one of
its outcomes.
Social Identity Theory explains how cognitive processes form social identifications and
depicts their effect on human social actions and behavioral and perceptual patterns. The
expansion of social identity theory emerges through self-categorization theory, in which the
mental aspects of group participation become its core focus. The model indicates that people use
collective characteristics, including racial makeup, gender, or occupational sector, to position
themselves and others. The founding approach of Social Identity Theory differs from Self-
Social Identity and Self-Categorisation Theories in Understanding Social Cognition
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Institution
Course Name
Instructor’s Name
Date
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Social Identity and Self-Categorisation Theories in Understanding Social Cognition
Social psychology addresses memory recall with social situations because people
learning this information can recall it through social situations such as social perceptions and
thoughts. People need this knowledge to make up their minds regarding their interpretations of
social interactions when assessing others. This research examines the two important theories in
the area of social cognition: social identity theory and self-categorization theory. Social theories
give important information regarding the division of human social groups and the relationships
among visible changes in the behavioral reactions and social and interpersonal relationships
amongst people. These theories allow us to understand them as what it is about groups that
permit mental operations to form social viewpoints and social conduct. Social Identity Theory
states that self-identity derives from social group sharing. It means a person's sense of self is
shaped by the groups he is part of, notably nationality, religion, and gender (Soto-Simeone &
Kautonen, 2020). Because of their affiliations, members of these groups develop their character,
behavior methods, and social connection habits. The model shows that people enhance self-
esteem through the support of their group members instead of other groups, which results in
discrimination against outgroups. The group evaluation process creates intergroup bias as one of
its outcomes.
Social Identity Theory explains how cognitive processes form social identifications and
depicts their effect on human social actions and behavioral and perceptual patterns. The
expansion of social identity theory emerges through self-categorization theory, in which the
mental aspects of group participation become its core focus. The model indicates that people use
collective characteristics, including racial makeup, gender, or occupational sector, to position
themselves and others. The founding approach of Social Identity Theory differs from Self-
