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Which theory suggests that intergroup hostility arises from competition among groups for scarce but valued material resources?
Which theory suggests that intergroup hostility arises from competition among groups for scarce but valued material resources?
- Realistic conflict theory (correct)
- Social groups - respect over riches
- Relative deprivation theory
- Intergroup relations
What tends to happen during escalating conflict between groups?
What tends to happen during escalating conflict between groups?
- Improved communication
- Decreased commitment
- Retaliation and hardening of in-group opinion (correct)
- Decreased polarization
Which term describes the phenomenon where conflicts usually start as one-on-one confrontations and may escalate to involve multiple parties?
Which term describes the phenomenon where conflicts usually start as one-on-one confrontations and may escalate to involve multiple parties?
- Perceptions of conflict
- Coalition formation (correct)
- Blind spots in conflict thinking
- Vicarious retribution
What is the term for the biased perception of one's own group as morally right and more powerful, while perceiving the outgroup negatively?
What is the term for the biased perception of one's own group as morally right and more powerful, while perceiving the outgroup negatively?
What term describes the tendency to perceive members of out-groups negatively, and the strengthening of this tendency due to anxiety, perceived threats, and emotion?
What term describes the tendency to perceive members of out-groups negatively, and the strengthening of this tendency due to anxiety, perceived threats, and emotion?
What term describes the phenomenon where humans harmed by our group are seen as less human and their suffering is minimized?
What term describes the phenomenon where humans harmed by our group are seen as less human and their suffering is minimized?
