Muzafer Sherif's Study on Prejudice
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What was the primary aim of Muzafer Sherif's study conducted in the 1950s?

  • To study social interactions during summer camps
  • To investigate prejudice and intergroup conflict (correct)
  • To examine childhood friendships
  • To analyze competitive sports among children

    • What mechanism did Sherif's experiment use to foster prejudice between the boys?

  • Creating divisions through colors and symbols (correct)
  • Encouraging collaboration between teams
  • Promoting shared recreational activities
  • Instigating direct communication among groups

    • What effect did competition have on the boys in Sherif's study?

  • It resulted in equal participation from both teams.
  • It caused favoritism and hostility between teams. (correct)
  • It led to teamwork and collaboration.
  • It fostered friendships across team lines.

    • What conclusion can be drawn regarding the reduction of prejudice from Sherif's experiment?

    <p>Mutual understanding promotes integration between groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor leading to the boys' prejudice against each other in the study?

    <p>Lack of information about other team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

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