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SOCIAL CATEGORIZATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-12-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social categorization
1, record 1, English, social%20categorization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classification of people into groups based on their common attributes. 2, record 1, English, - social%20categorization
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social categorization also provides the basis for one's social identity, or the value and emotional significance attached to the knowledge of social group membership ... Individuals draw self-esteem and a sense of belonging from their social identity. Favorably comparing one's social group to other social groups enhances satisfaction and self-esteem. 3, record 1, English, - social%20categorization
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- catégorisation sociale
1, record 1, French, cat%C3%A9gorisation%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Regroupement d'objets sociaux, c'est-à-dire des individus, qui partagent un certain nombre de caractéristiques. 2, record 1, French, - cat%C3%A9gorisation%20sociale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette recherche s'appuie sur l'analyse de discours, afin de mettre en évidence des mécanismes liés à la catégorisation sociale dans une situation de compétition sportive. [...] Au contraire, en situation difficile ou incertaine, le discours reflète beaucoup plus les effets classiques de la catégorisation sociale : effet d'assimilation et dévalorisation de l'exogroupe. 3, record 1, French, - cat%C3%A9gorisation%20sociale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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