realistic conflict theory

Question 1

intergroup conflict

Answer 1

negative out-group bias/ denigration (putting down the other group) or in-group favouritism (favouring your own group or viewing them more positively).

Question 2

what does RCT assume about people

Answer 2

that people are selfish and will try to maximise their
own rewards

Question 3

zero sum gain

Answer 3

there can only be one winner. This will increase levels of prejudice
between groups. E.g. there can only be one winner of the World Cup.

Question 4

super ordinate goals

Answer 4

are mutually-desirable goals that cannot be obtained without the
participation of two or more groups