Realistic Conflict Theory LT11

Question 1

What did sherif claim that would happen if two or more groups are in competition?

Answer 1

Conflict will occur and prejudice will follow

Question 2

Fill in the gaps:

Sherif proposes that _____________ against the other group will take as well as the possibility of _________

Answer 2

Negative stereotyping and discrimination

Question 3

What kind of situation will happen if two groups are competing for the same resources?

Answer 3

In group and out group situation

Question 4

When is prejudice and discrimination most likely?

Answer 4

When resources are finite or very scarce

Question 5

How can we reduce conflict, prejudice and discrimination?

Answer 5

Super ordinate goal

Question 6

What is a superorsinate goal?

Answer 6

A mutually beneficial goal for both groups in which both groups need to participate in order to reach the goal

Question 7

Supporting evidence RCT

Answer 7

Sherifs study

Question 8

Oversimplification RCT

Answer 8

Assumes that prejudice arises from inter groups competing for scarce resources. Genes may have a role to play