1.3.1 Sherrif et al 1954 robbers cave study

Question 1

What was sherrifs aim

Answer 1

To find out what factors make two groups develop hostile relationships and then to see how this hostility can be reduced. Specifically, to see if two groups of boys can be manipulated into conflict through competition and then conflict resolution by working together.

Question 2

What was sherrifs sample

Answer 2

24 participants (11-year-old boys) all from middle-class protestant families from oklahoma . They were split into two evenly-matched groups of boys . The boys called themselves the “Rattlers” and the “Eagles”.

Question 3

what was sherifs conclusion

Answer 3

Sherif concluded that strong ingroup identitis were formed initially and the introduction of competition,Negative out group bias quickly emerged.But when superordinate goals were introduced negative outgroup bias reduced due to removal of competition.This research supports realistic conflict theory

Question 4

what was sherifs conclusion

Answer 4

Sherif concluded that strong in group identities were formed initially and the introduction of competition,Negative out group bias quickly emerged.But when superordinate goals were introduced negative out group bias reduced due to removal of competition.This research supports realistic conflict theory