Realistic Conflict Theory

Question 1

what does Realistic Conflict theory state?

Answer 1

need competition for resources to create prejudice

theory suggests that groups should be of equal status to cause prejudice

Question 2

what does RCT assume?

Answer 2

that people are naturally selfish and they want to maximise there own benefits and rewards

Question 3

Who disagrees with the equal status assumption?

Answer 3

Duckitt (1994) conflict and prejudice would occur even with unequal status

Question 4

What is zero sum game?

Answer 4

when there is one winner and one loser

Question 5

Can RCT reduce prejudice?

Answer 5

superordinate goals- Sherif Robber cave experiment

Question 6

Evaluating RCT

Answer 6

S- Sherif Robbers cave experiment
historical events
C- Duckitt- prej can occur with unequal status groups
O- Social Identity theory
U- provides application to reduce prejudice in realistic situations
help to understand historical events
T- Field experiment, ecologically valid, low demand characteristics