Social identity theory indicates that:
A)we tend to believe our own actions are caused by motivation or ability rather than the situation.
B)we define ourselves in terms of our membership in certain groups and our differences with people who belong to other groups.
C)our emotions screen out large blocks of information that threaten our beliefs and values.
D)we quickly form an opinion of people based on the first information we receive about them.
E)our expectations about another person cause that person to act in a way that is consistent with those expectations.

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Social identity theory proposes that people tend to define themselves in terms of their membership in various groups, which is known as social identity. This leads to a sense of belongingness and self-categorization based on similarities and differences between in-group and out-group members.

Social Identity Theory Indicates That