FBCS Assessment - Autumn term 1

Anonymity, group size and excitement

What are the three key ingredients for collective behaviour according to psychologist David Myers?

What is deindividuation?

A psychological concept where individuals in a group lose self-awareness and personal responsibility

How does anonymity in a group affect individual behaviour?

It can make individuals feel less accountable for their actions

What does Social Identity Theory suggest?

A person's sense of who they are is derived from their group membership(s).

Define 'in-group' and 'out-group' in the context of Social Identity Theory.

In-group: The group we identify with; Out-group: A group perceived as different or separate

How can social identity lead to dehumanisation of the out-group?

It can make it easier for individuals to justify violence or destruction against those perceived as different.

What is confirmation bias?

The tendency to search for

How can confirmation bias affect individuals in politically polarised situations?

It can lead individuals to ignore information that doesn't fit their worldview.

What is the difference between greater jihad and lesser jihad?

Greater jihad refers to the personal

How can misinterpretation of jihad lead to extremism?

It can encourage individuals to justify violence in the name of religion

How can misinterpretation of jihad contribute to Islamophobia?

It can perpetuate negative stereotypes and fears about Muslims

What does the quote

"O you who believe!

You are forbidden to inherit women against their will.

Nor should you treat them with harshness

that you may take away part of the dowry

you have given them - except when

they have become guilty of open lewdness.

On the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity." Qur'an 4:19 imply about the treatment of women?

It forbids inheriting women against their will and emphasizes kindness and equity in relationships.

What is the significance of

"And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women." Qur'an 2:226 regarding women's rights?

It states that women have rights over men similar to those men have over women

What is the literal meaning of the word 'hijab'?

The word 'hijab' literally means 'barrier' or 'partition'.

Do all Muslim women wear a head scarf?

No

Does hijab also apply to men?

Yes

How can misinterpretation of the Qur'an lead to the oppression of women?

Misinterpretation of the Qur'an can lead to oppressive practices by promoting patriarchal interpretations that restrict women's rights and freedoms.

How does misunderstanding of hijab contribute to Islamophobia?

Misunderstanding of hijab can lead to Islamophobia by perpetuating stereotypes and negative perceptions of Muslim women as oppressed or submissive.

What sparked the UK riots of 2024?

Misinformation about the identity of the attacker at a Southport event attended by