Intergroup Relations

Question 1

The realistic group conflict (Levine and Campbell)

Answer 1

Conflict between groups if due to perception of scarce resources. Increases competition.

Question 2

Minimal group paradigm-tajifel

Answer 2

Find the minimal conditions for prejudice. Paradigm that removed possible factors for inter group bias. Found that basic form of caterogirisation resulted in bias.

Question 3

Category differentiation model (doise)

Answer 3

Category labels are made salient so think of groups in similarities and differences. Categories make things simpler

Question 4

Social identity theory

Answer 4

Want positive self concept and so want positive group image.

Question 5

Terror management (Greenberg)

Answer 5

To manage terror of death-adopt cultural worldwide view. Inter group conflict due to lack of shared beliefs.

Question 6

Evolutionary theory

Answer 6

Most significant threat from outgroup members.

Question 7

Common in group identity

Answer 7

To improve relations, recategorize so have new common identity.