Paper 2: Group dynamics Flashcards
Which two studies do you use for a ‘co-operation and/or competition’ question?
- Sherif: Robber’s cave
- Tajfel: Minimal group paradigm
Which two studies do you use for a ‘prejudice and/or discrimination’ question?
- Tajfel: Minimal group paradigm
- Correll: Shooter bias
Which two studies do you use for an ‘origins of conflict and resolution’ question?
- Sherif: Robber’s cave
- Dabbs: Testosterone in prisoners
Which two studies do you use for a ‘Biological approach to Group Dynamics’ question?
- Dabbs: Testosterone in prisoners
- Albert: Castrated rats
Which two studies do you use for a ‘Cognitive approach to Group Dynamics’ question?
- Correll: Shooter bias
- Allport & Postman: Black/white man with razor
Which two studies do you use for a ‘Sociocultural approach to Group Dynamics’ question?
- Sherif: Robber’s cave
- Tajfel: Minimal group paradigm
Which two studies do you use for a ‘research methods in Group Dynamics’ question?
- Dabbs: Testosterone in prisoners (correlational)
- Sherif: Robber’s cave (field experiment)
Which two studies do you use for an ‘ethics in Group Dynamics’ question?
- Sherif: Robber’s cave
- Tajfel: Minimal group paradigm
Within research methods, how do you link the two studies?
Dabbs (correlational research):
- Correlation does not imply causation
- Therefore doesn’t provide evidence to properly support
Sherif (field experiment):
- Can have causation
What is competition?
Any performance situation structured in such a way that success depends on performing better than others
What is co-operation?
A process whereby two or more individuals work together toward the attainment of a mutual goal or complementary goals
What is prejudice?
Bias that devalues people because of their perceived membership of a social group
What is discrimination?
The unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation
What is conflict resolution?
The process geared toward reaching an agreement in a dispute, debate, or any other form of conflict between two or more parties
What is Social Identity Theory (SIT)?