Social identity theory – IB Psychology Study Notes

Comprehensive IB Psychology study notes on Social identity theory. Covers key theories, research studies, and evaluation points for the 2027 syllabus.

Mark Scheme SECTION A MARK SCHEME 4 marks Must Include: • Social categorization: placing self and others into groups • Social identification: adopting group identity • Social comparison: evaluating in-group vs out-group • In-group favouritism / out-group derogation • Self-esteem maintenance through group membership • Named example e.g. sports fans, school groups • Explicit link to group behaviour Link Formula: "Group used in-group favouritism/out-group derogation to maintain positive social iden...