Asked by Anamari Kolak on Jul 11, 2024
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The Robber's Cave experiment showed that _____________.
A) playing athletic games, such as football and baseball, reduces us-them hostility
B) watching movies together, and experiencing similar quiet interactions, reduces us-them hostility
C) engaging in mutually exciting activities, such as tug-of-war, reduces us-them hostility
D) interdependence in solving crises together reduces us-them hostility
Robber's Cave Experiment
A social psychology study by Muzafer Sherif that demonstrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and how it can be overcome through cooperative tasks.
Us-them Hostility
This refers to feelings of antagonism and opposition between different groups, often highlighting social or cultural divisions.
- Examine how group dynamics influence social conduct and perspectives.
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JG
Juana GonzalezJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Robber's Cave experiment demonstrated that interdependence in solving crises together can reduce us-them hostility. The experiment involved two groups of boys who were initially separated and placed in different areas of a summer camp. The groups were then brought together and put in situations where they had to work together to overcome challenges, such as a water shortage. As they cooperated and relied on each other to solve these problems, their hostility towards each other was significantly reduced.
Learning Objectives
- Examine how group dynamics influence social conduct and perspectives.