Sherif et al (1954/61) Flashcards
what type of experiment is it?
field experiment
what is the aim of the study
produce group norms
measure their effects in the perceptions and judgements of those involved
what was the sample
2 groups (22 boys) of 12 year old boys at Robber’s Cave State Park, Oklahoma
what were the 3 phases of the study
in group formation
a friction phase (first contact)
integration phase (reducing friction)
what type of experimental group was in the study
matched pair design
why is it important to match participants
reduces individual differences
what were ppts matched on
IQ
age
sex
using a range of methods to collect data is called what
triangulation
give 4 ways they collected data
observation
tape recording
sociometric analysis
experiment
what theory does the study support
realistic conflict theory
what were the 2 groups called
Eagles
Rattlers
how long did the friction stage last for
4-6 days
give 3 tasks during the friction stage
baseball game
tug-of-war
tent pitching
summarise Tymerman and Spencer
English Scouts
they all knew eachother
reduced prejudice
give an example of how the boys showed prejudice to the other group
‘keep off’ sign
give 2 quantitative results
end of stage 2- out group friendship choices were for the Rattlers: 6.4% and the Eagles: 7.4%
end of stage 3- out-group friendship choices were for the Rattler: 36.4% and the Eagles: 23.2%
would rates of prejudice increase in collectivisation or individualistic groups
collectivisation would have high rates of prejudice
shared mindset and community
generalisability
P- low
E- (12 years, white middle class backgrounds, all boys)
E- ethnocentric and androcentric and age bias
reliability
P- high
E- the study went on for 3 weeks with the friction stage lasting 4-6 days
E- can be classed to have longitudinal data
application
P- high
E- Aronson’s jigsaw classroom technique, getting groups to work towards a common goal
E- reduces prejudice at a young age which will create a more inclusive society
validity
P- high
E- ppts are matched on IQ, age, sex and 2 parent background
E- reduces participant variables
ethics
P- high
E- 2 ppts left due to homesick
E- follows BPS guidelines, right to withdraw and informed consent from parents
