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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?

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?

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?

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What conclusion can be drawn from Sherif's study regarding the relationship between competition and prejudice?

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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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Test your knowledge on the dynamics of prejudice and intergroup conflict, influenced by Muzafer Sherif's experiments and theories by Adorno and Tajfel. Explore how group identities and competition foster negative attitudes. Can you grasp the complex factors that contribute to social conflict?