Social - realistic conflict theory

Question 1

Intergroup conflict

Answer 1

Conflict will always arise when two groups are seeking for the same limited resources

Question 2

What are the two groups?

Answer 2

The in-group and the out-group

Question 3

zero-sum game

Answer 3

When only one group can win, this can lead to an increase of prejudice (such as a sports game)

Question 4

Superordinate goals

Answer 4

Tasks that can be completed, but need the two teams to participate in order to be effective, to reduce prejudice between groups i.e. in Sherif where the boys had to pull a broken down truck.

Question 5

STRENGTH - Sherif

Answer 5

A study conducted in a summer camp with 22, eleven year old boys. Found that superordinate goals helped reduce prejudice.

Question 6

STRENGTH - Ember

Answer 6

found that intergroup violence started when food shortages and famine escalated. Showing the credibility of RCT.

Question 7

STRENGTH - usefulness

Answer 7

Can explain how to solve conflict within two groups when prejudice occurs

Question 8

WEAKNESS - personality

Answer 8

Cannot explain personality such as authoritarian personality and how free will affects prejudice