IB Psychology HL 2.3.9 Social identity theory Question Bank

when awarding marks.
The command term "describe" requires candidates to give a detailed account of social identity theory with reference to one relevant study.

Description of social identity theory may include, but is not limited to:
- social categorization into in-groups and out-groups
- social identification and conformity to group norms
- social comparison and positive distinctiveness
- out-group homogeneity
- the role of salience of social identities on behaviour.

Studies related to social identity theory may include, but are not limited to:
- Abrams's (1990) study on the role of social identity on levels of conformity
- Cialdini et al.'s (1976) "Basking in Reflected Glory" study
- Drury et al.'s (2009) study of helping behaviour
- Hilliard and Liben's (2010) study of social categorization and stereotype formation
- Levine's (2005) study of helping behaviour
- Tajfel et al.'s (1971) studies on social categorization and intergroup behaviour
- Sherif et al.'s (1961) "Robbers Cave" study

If a candidate refers to more than one study, credit should be given only to the first study.
If a candidate describes social identity theory without making reference to a relevant study, up to a maximum of [5] should be awarded.

If a candidate only describes an appropriate study without describing social identity theory, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.