Asked by Caleb Jackson on May 25, 2024

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Research indicating that feelings of uncertainty increase identification with groups high in entitativity supports:

A) social dominance theory.
B) terror management theory.
C) system justification theory.
D) uncertainty-identity theory.

Entitativity

The degree to which a group is perceived as being a coherent and distinct entity, with members sharing common characteristics or a common fate.

Uncertainty-Identity Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals form or join groups in order to reduce uncertainty about themselves and their place in the world.

System Justification Theory

The theory that negative stereotypes get attached to groups partly because they help explain and justify why some individuals are more advantaged than others.

  • Illustrate how uncertainty-identity theory explains group identification under conditions of uncertainty.
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Harleen BainsMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This question is asking about the relationship between feelings of uncertainty and identification with groups high in entitativity. Social dominance theory, terror management theory, and system justification theory do not inherently focus on this relationship. However, uncertainty-identity theory suggests that people may turn to highly entitative groups as a way to reduce their uncertainty about themselves and the world around them. Therefore, the best answer is D: uncertainty-identity theory.