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What was the primary cause of prejudice observed in Muzafer Sherif's study?
What was the primary cause of prejudice observed in Muzafer Sherif's study?
- Lack of interaction between groups
- Strong in-group identities (correct)
- Equal competition between groups
- Presence of adult supervision
Which competitive activities were part of the study that contributed to the boys' prejudice?
Which competitive activities were part of the study that contributed to the boys' prejudice?
- Art contests and board games
- Relays and storytelling competitions
- Treasure hunts and tug-of-war (correct)
- Team-building exercises and debates
What was the impact of the competitive environment on communication between the groups?
What was the impact of the competitive environment on communication between the groups?
- It improved collaboration and teamwork.
- It resulted in neutral interactions.
- It led to insults and aggressive behavior. (correct)
- It caused the groups to ignore each other.
Which characteristic does NOT directly contribute to the formation of prejudice, based on Sherif's study?
Which characteristic does NOT directly contribute to the formation of prejudice, based on Sherif's study?
What conclusion can be drawn from Sherif's study regarding the relationship between competition and prejudice?
What conclusion can be drawn from Sherif's study regarding the relationship between competition and prejudice?
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Sherif's Summer Camp Study
Sherif's Summer Camp Study
A study that examined how quickly prejudice and conflict arose between two groups of 12-year-old boys at a summer camp.
In-group Bias
In-group Bias
The feeling that your own group is better than other groups.
Prejudice
Prejudice
The tendency to view members of other groups negatively, resulting in unfair treatment.
Competition and Prejudice
Competition and Prejudice
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Social Identity
Social Identity
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Study Notes
Prejudice and Conflict Studies
- Muzafer Sherif's research (1906-1988) in the 1950s showed increased prejudice and intergroup conflict when groups compete for a shared goal.
- Sherif's experiment involved bringing together 22 boys, dividing them into two groups ("Eagles" and "Rattlers"), promoting group identity (differentiating through symbols and colors) and fostering competition (e.g., baseball games).
- This led to clear negative prejudice and conflict between the groups that involved name-calling, fights, and hostility.
- Prejudice can stem from authoritarian personality and repressive upbringing (Adorno).
- Social identity processes (Tajfel) can be a factor as well
Characteristics of Prejudice
- Negative attitudes toward a social group or a category of people (stereotyping)
- prejudicial attitudes may lead to conflict
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