social identity threat

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social identity threat

social psychology

Also known as: identity threat

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Identity threat
According to social identity theory, group members may experience different kinds of identity threats. Group-status threat occurs when the perceived competence of the group is devalued. Group members may also experience various forms of social identity threats, one of which takes place when…
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According to social identity theory, group members may experience different kinds of identity threats. Group-status threat occurs when the perceived competence of the group is devalued. Group members may also experience various forms of social identity threats, one of which takes place when…
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