Which of the following statements is true?
A)People experiencing egoistic deprivation are more likely to join a social movement than those experiencing fraternal deprivation.
B)Individuals with previous experience in movements are less likely to join new ones (the "sadder but wiser effect").
C)The more people identify with a social movement the more likely they will be to take part in it.
D)People who take part in social movements tend to be extroverts ("joiners").

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Social identity theory suggests that the more individuals identify with a social movement, the more likely they are to participate in it. This is because they view the movement as an extension of themselves and their beliefs, and therefore feel a sense of obligation to contribute to its goals. This is different from egoistic deprivation, where individuals may feel a sense of personal deprivation or dissatisfaction, but may not necessarily be motivated to join a social movement. Option A is incorrect because people experiencing fraternal deprivation (i.e. deprivation of social connections or relationships) may also seek out social movements as a means of forming new connections. Option B is incorrect because the "sadder but wiser effect" refers to individuals who may be hesitant to join new social movements due to past negative experiences, not necessarily because they have previous experience. Option D is incorrect because involvement in social movements does not necessarily correlate with extroverted personality traits.

Which of the Following Statements Is True