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What are superordinate goals?
Superordinate goals are shared goals that require group cooperation to accomplish effectively.
Define superordinate goals and explain how they help in increasing cooperation when there is conflict among individuals. Give one example of a superordinate goal.
A superordinate goal is one that is common to two or more groups and requires the cooperation of each group to accomplish. It helps in increasing cooperation because sharing a common goal provides a core focus for the groups. An example is two individuals wanting to move a heavy couch out of their apartment.
What factor makes an individual more likely to conform to a request that would harm an innocent victim according to the Milgram experiments?
An authority figure is seen as legitimate.
What is the likely effect of Belinda changing her vote in a split jury?
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Which of the following statements concerning prejudice is NOT true?
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How can cognitive dissonance help to reduce unconsciously prejudiced or discriminatory behavior?
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Escalation of conflict is the result of all of the following issues except:
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Is the agreement between two pet store owners to split the cost of a generator an example of a superordinate goal? Why or why not?
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Based on mirror-image perceptions, how is Richard likely to describe Brandon?
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Superordinate goals are not effective in resolving group conflicts.
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What influenced Alec's performance in swimming finals?
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What method of reconciliation did Muzafer Sherif attempt with success in the Robbers Cave study?
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Due to dehumanization, groups in conflict may begin to see each other as?
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Study Notes
Superordinate Goals
- Superordinate goals require cooperation among groups to achieve shared objectives.
- They foster collaboration, especially in scenarios of conflict or competition.
- Example: Two rival pet store owners work together to save their fish by sharing the cost of a generator when power is lost.
Milgram Experiments
- Authority figures perceived as legitimate increase the likelihood of individuals conforming to harmful requests.
Jury Dynamics
- A split jury may lead to a mistrial if no consensus is reached.
- A vote change can influence the jury's decision, as seen in Belinda's shift from guilty to not guilty, which leads to the defendant being declared not guilty.
Prejudice vs. Discrimination
- Prejudice involves attitudes, while discrimination pertains to actions based on those attitudes.
- False statement: Prejudice is acting on behavior.
Cognitive Dissonance
- Cognitive dissonance creates conflict between intentions and actions, motivating individuals to change their behavior to reduce discomfort.
Conflict Escalation
- Escalation results from various issues but not from a mutual agreement on the cause of the conflict.
Mirror-Image Perception
- In conflicts, individuals often perceive each other reflectively; if one views the other as greedy, the opposite party is likely to reciprocate this perception.
Effectiveness of Superordinate Goals
- Superordinate goals can effectively resolve group conflicts, proving to be beneficial in emphasizing cooperation over differences.
Social Facilitation
- Social facilitation suggests that an individual's performance can improve in the presence of others, as had a positive effect on Alec's swimming performance during a competition.
Robbers Cave Study
- Muzafer Sherif employed superordinate goals in the Robbers Cave study to unify rival groups.
Dehumanization
- In conflicts, dehumanization leads groups to perceive one another as "less than human," exacerbating tensions and hostility.
Solomon Asch Experiment
- In social conformity experiments, the influence of confederates on a participant showcases the impact of peer pressure in group settings.
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This quiz focuses on the concept of superordinate goals and their role in enhancing cooperation during conflicts. Participants will explore definitions and examples that illustrate how such goals can unite individuals and groups toward a common objective.
