Social Studies Flashcards
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Classic study
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Sherif et al( 1954-61) robbers cave experiment
2
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Aim of sheriffs study
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To investigate inter group relations over a period of time when various experimentally induced situations were introduced
Group formation
Effect of competition
Conditions under conflict could be resolved
3
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Sample of sheriffs study
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22 11year old American boys white middle class Protestant with above average Iq
4
Q
Data collection for sherif
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Observation 12 hour
Sociometric
Experiment
Tape recordings
5
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Stage 1 sherries study
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In group formation
5-6 days
Two groups formed
Kept separate from eachotjer
Had to work together in groups
Eagles vs rattles to increase group identity
Observation and sociometric meausre
6
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Stage 2 sheriffs study
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