Realistic Conflict Theory

Question 1

What is inter group competition

Answer 1

When 2 or more groups strive for the same goal

Question 2

What does inter group competition lead to

Answer 2

Increased prejudice and hostility

Question 3

What is negative interdependence

Answer 3

Occurs when 2 groups both seek to achieve a goal important to the, but only one group can achieve the goal

Question 4

What will negative interdependence lead to

Answer 4

Inter group relations deteriorating
Hostile interactions between groups
Increase in solidarity

Question 5

What does a limited resource lead to

Answer 5

Highest levels of prejudice + discrimination

Question 6

How can inter group conflict be reduced

Answer 6

By working together to accomplish a common goal - subordinate goal

Question 7

How can subordinate goals be achieved

Answer 7

By inter group cooperation

Question 8

Couplet 1 RCT

Answer 8

AO1: intergroup comp - key to prejudice
DM: supported by
AO3: RC - competition for prizes
EDM: shows when 2 groups strive for common goal hostility and prejudice increases

Question 9

Couplet 2 RCT

Answer 9

AO1: positive interdependence + subordinate goals are achieved by intergroup cooperation
DM: supported by
AO3: RC - fixing water tank
EDM: therefore worked together for one common gal - both groups became interdependent

Question 10

Couplet 3: RCT

Answer 10

AO1: boys in RC needed provoking to start hostility.- experimenters raided cabin and blamed one team
DM: this suggests
AO3: intergroup competition leads to hostility
EDM: therefore flaws theory

Question 11

Couplet 4 RCT

Answer 11

AO1: negative interdependence - both want 1 goal but only one can
DM: supported hy
AO3: RC - burning of flags
EDM: therefore each group will act to obstruct other achievements