Describe how this experience demonstrates the costs and benefits of social categorization. Describe the ways in which stereotypical assumptions about a person’s race, ethnicity, or culture, even if not blatantly prejudiced, influences our worldview.

3-2 Activity: Journal

PSY 355 Module Three Activity Template

Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.

Respond to the following rubric criteria in 3 to 5 sentences each.

 Describe this experience and the ways in which it relates to in-group favoritism.


 Describe how acceptance as a group member impacted your sense of self and identity.


 Describe the ways in which this experience influenced you to conform to group norms.


 Describe how this experience may have inadvertently promoted prejudice toward others.


 Describe how this experience demonstrates the costs and benefits of social categorization.


 Describe the ways in which stereotypical assumptions about a person’s race, ethnicity, or culture, even if not blatantly prejudiced, influences our worldview.


 Describe the strengths and limitations of social identity theory as it applies to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusivity.