André is a doctor who is quick to mention that he is a doctor when he first meets other people.He also tends to perceive himself and other physicians in a more favorable way than nurses and non-medical staff.Which concept best explains André's perceptual process?
A)Attribution theory
B)Social identity theory
C)Self-fulfilling prophecy
D)Perceptual defense
E)Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

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Social identity is a comparative process, and the comparison begins by categorizing people into distinct groups.In addition to categorizing and homogenizing people, we differentiate them by assigning more favorable characteristics to people in our groups than to people in other groups.Here Andre, the doctor perceives himself and other physicians in a more favorable way than nurses and non-medical staff.

André Is a Doctor Who Is Quick to Mention That