Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology: Volume 2

Marilynn B. Brewer

doi:10.4135/9781446249222

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Optimal Distinctiveness Theory: Its History and Development

By: Marilynn B. Brewer
In:Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology: Volume 2
Chapter DOI:https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446249222
Subject:Social Psychology (general)
Keywords:motives; optimal distinctiveness; optimal distinctiveness theory; self-interest; social dilemmas; social identification; social identity

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Optimal Distinctiveness Theory: Its History and Development

Optimal distinctiveness theory: Its history and development

Marilynn B.Brewer

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Optimal distinctiveness theory is a model of the motivations underlying attachment and identification with social groups. The theory posits that humans are characterized by two opposing needs that govern the relationship ...

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