Robbers Cave (1954) Classic Study

Question 1

Aim

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To investigate relations between groups. Specifically, to see whether strangers brought together into a group with common goals will form a close group, and to see whether two such groups brought into contact and competition will become hostile towards each other

Question 2

Procedure

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Question 3

Results

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Question 4

Conclusion

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Some hostility was observed between the groups as soon as they were aware of each other. Once competition was introduced this became more intense. This suggests that COMPETITION is a factor in leading to DISCRIMINATION between groups but that some discrimination takes place even without competition. HOWEVER, when groups work together on a task that benefit both groups, prejudice and discrimination can be REDUCED

Question 5

Generalisability

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Question 6

Reliability

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Question 7

Application

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Question 8

Validity

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Question 9

Ethics

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