Social Categorization Theory (SCT)

• Social Categorization Theory (SCT) defines how individuals classify themselves and others into groups using observable traits and contextual cues.
• Its methodologies, including controlled experiments and observational studies, reveal how categorization influences attitudes and behaviors.
• SCT findings are significant for understanding group dynamics, reducing biases, and informing policies in social and organizational settings.

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