Realistic Conflict Theory

Question 1

Intergroup competition

Answer 1

When two or more groups compete over the same goal

Question 2

Negative interpendence

Answer 2

When theres outgroup hostility but ingroup soidarity in contests where one group can win

Question 3

Positive interpendence

Answer 3

When groups start to work together and create a subordinate goal ( common goal) this reduces prejudice

Question 4

Robbers cave experiment +

Answer 4

Supports as prejudice escalated when competition was introduced and the boys were competing to win

However one of the researches raided the cabins so the prejudice wasnt only because of competition…

Question 5

Competition isnt neccessary

Answer 5

Tajfel states rhat prejudice can occur during group formation when you start to view other people as different from you, a “me “ and “them” mindset

Minimal experiment- 15 Bristol Boys discriminated against each other they saw as different with points