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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates2 marks

Discuss the limitations of social identity theory in explaining prosocial behavior.

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Limitations of Social Identity Theory

While social identity theory emphasizes group identity, critics argue that it fails to account for individual differences and cultural influences that also affect prosocial behavior.

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