An In-Group Becomes Part of the Self: Response Time Evidence.

Smith, Eliot; Henry, Susan

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ERIC Number: EJ532047

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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An In-Group Becomes Part of the Self: Response Time Evidence.

Smith, Eliot; Henry, Susan

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, v22 n6 p635-42 Jun 1996

Social identity theory holds that social group memberships become part of the psychological self, affecting thoughts, feelings, and behavior. However, tests of this hypothesis have mainly involved judgmental dependent measures. A method is suggested that can provide more direct evidence. Discusses use of that method. (KW)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Group Status, Groups, Interaction, Intergroup Relations, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Reaction Time

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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