sherif

Question 1

what was the aim of sherif?

Answer 1

to test how prejudice increased when in-groups are created and how conflict can be reduced with the introduction of superordinate goals

Question 2

what was the sample?

Answer 2

22 eleven year old boys from Oklahoma, matched on sporting ability

Question 3

what was the procedure?

Answer 3

phase 1 - in group formations - rattlers and eagles made but they were not introduced
phase 2 - friction phase - groups were introduced and took part in competitive games like tug of war
phase 3 - integration phase - superordinate goals introduced

Question 4

what were the results?

Answer 4

phase 1 - group names built strength
phase 2 - began name calling e.g. snake and cheat
phase 3 - fewer negative comments made to one another

Question 5

what was the conclusion?

Answer 5

superordinate goals help reduce prejudice in group settings