Individuals who live in Virginia sometimes come to think of themselves as Virginians,and they also recognize people who live outside of Virginia are not Virginians.Their tendency to define themselves as members of this social category is known as a
A)social identity.
B)social tie.
C)categorical imperative.
D)network association.
E)shared nexus.

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Social identity refers to the way individuals define themselves in relation to social groups, such as their state of residence. Therefore, the best answer is A, social identity. The other choices do not accurately describe the concept being discussed.

Individuals Who Live in Virginia Sometimes Come to Think of Themselves