Using the minimal group paradigm,Tajfel and Turner concluded that intergroup conflict is caused by ___ itself,rather than competition or other interpersonal processes.

A) categorization
B) prejudice
C) negative norms
D) the ingroup-outgroup bias

Minimal Group Paradigm

A concept in social psychology that illustrates how individuals can form in-groups and out-groups with minimal conditions, such as random assignment to groups.

Intergroup Conflict

Conflict that arises between different groups or teams, often due to competition for resources or conflicting goals.

Tajfel

Refers to Henri Tajfel, a social psychologist best known for his work on the social identity theory, which explores how group membership affects self-identity and intergroup behavior.