Intergroup Conflict And Social Identity Flashcards
What is the frustration aggression hypothesis
Displaces to socially accepted target
No cause and effect
What are the limitations of frustration aggression theory?
Relative rather than absolutes
Suggests inter group behaviour is irrational
What is the relative deprivation theory?
Deprives of something essential in their lives
If deprived feel worse
What is deprivation ?
Egoistic or collective
What does deprivation lead to?
Discontent and anger
Outline the realistic conflict theory
Sherif 1966
24 white middle classes boys
Personality problems
Levels of economic deprivation
What are the 4 phases of sherifs study?
Initial interaction
Group formation
Inter group competition
Superordinate goals
What we’re the friendship choices before competition
In 35%
Out 65%
What we’re the friendship choices after competition?
In 92%
Out 8%
What we’re the friendship choices after cooperation?
76% in
24 % out
Those who originally cooperated , whether they succeeded or not did what?
Liked eachother more
Those who competed in phase 1 who succeeded did ehag in phase 2?
Liked more
Those who failed do what?
Disliked more
What are the issues with the realistic conflict theory?
Social and psychological consequences can occur independently
Conflicting interests not needed for in group bias
What does the social identity theory suggest?
Provides basis for identity
Want distinct characteristics
Threats to identity can lead to someone leaving group
