Zena just learned that she did not get into the university of her choice.She comes upon Alec,a resident of a nearby neighbourhood that most outsiders find distasteful.According to social identity theory,which of the following is Zena most likely to do?

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Social identity theory suggests that individuals may boost their self-esteem by affiliating with their own group (in-group) and comparing it favorably against other groups (out-groups). In this scenario, Zena might make a negative judgment about Alec, who is from a less favored neighborhood, to enhance her self-esteem after facing rejection from her preferred university.

Zena Just Learned That She Did Not Get into the University