Intergroup relations

12 Questions

What theory suggests that intergroup competition over resources leads to prejudice and discrimination?

Realistic group conflict theory

According to Maier & Hinsz's 'hot sauce' study, which type of interaction exhibited the most aggressive behavior?

Intergroup interactions

What type of deprivation involves feeling that your group is deprived relative to other groups?

Collective deprivation

What acts as a barrier preventing minority group members from leaving the group?

Identification

Which theory emphasizes seeking social justice for perceived deprivations?

Theory of Social justice

'Objective intergroup conflicts of interest result in prejudice and discrimination' is one of the basic propositions associated with which theory?

Realistic group conflict theory

What are the three factors that influence groups, as mentioned in the text?

Greed, Fear, Identity

Which strategy is considered the best to optimize points in the prisoner’s dilemma game?

Tit-for-tat strategy

What are the two types of injustices revealed by recent research?

Distributive (in)justice, Procedural (in)justice

What is a common characteristic of people who strongly identify with their group?

They feel collective deprivation more strongly

Which of the following statements is supported by research on strong group identification and social movements?

People who strongly identify with their group are more likely to protest regardless of collective deprivation feelings

In the context of group competitiveness, what does the 'Tit-for-tat' strategy entail?

Mirroring the other group's strategy and adjusting as needed

Study Notes

Identification acts as a barrier to prevent minority group members from leaving the group, as they support protest actions to achieve social change and show loyalty to their group.

Realistic Group Conflict Theory

Intergroup competition and conflict over valued resources (negative interdependence) is the root cause of prejudice and discrimination.
3 basic propositions:
- Competition over valued resources results in feelings of threat.
- The more ingroup members feel that their group is threatened by an outgroup, the more they will be prejudiced toward and discriminate against members of the outgroup.
- Objective intergroup conflicts of interest result in prejudice and discrimination.

Relative Deprivation Theory

Feeling that you or your group is being unfairly deprived, with two types of deprivation:
- Egoistic (personal): feeling deprived relative to other individuals.
- Collective (group): feeling that your group is deprived relative to other groups.

Maier & Hinsz (2004) "Hot Sauce" Study

Participants who tried hot sauce were allowed to choose an amount to send to the other group.
Results: when in groups, participants sent double the amount of hot sauce to the other group.

Discontinuity Effect

Groups are more competitive when interacting with other groups, relative to individuals interacting with other individuals.
Evidenced by the prisoner's dilemma game and the Maier & Hinsz hot sauce study.

Factors Influencing Group Behavior (Inska et al.)

3 factors influence groups:
- Greed: groups are greedier than individuals.
- Fear: groups fear more than individuals.
- Identity: people who strongly identify with their group are most likely to support competitive actions to win against an outgroup.

Tit-for-Tat Strategy

Best strategy to optimise points in prisoner's dilemma: each group will mirror the other group's strategy, then the other group notices and adjusts, usually resulting in more cooperation.

Injustice Types

2 types of injustices:
- Distributive (in)justice: inequitable distribution of resources among groups.
- Procedural (in)justice: the procedures used to distribute resources are unfair.

Strong group identification is not a prerequisite for joining a social movement.
People who strongly identify with their group:
- Feel collective relative deprivation (CRD) more strongly.
- Are more likely to protest regardless of their feelings of collective deprivation.