Social Psych - Intergroup Relations and Conflict

What is the definition of intergroup behavior?

• Behavior among individuals that is regulated by awareness of different social groups.

• Behavior among individuals that is regulated by identification with different social groups.

• Behavior among individuals that is regulated by awareness and identification with different social groups.

• Behavior among individuals that is regulated by competition between different social groups.

Which theories explain group conflict as a result of competition?

• Realistic Conflict Theory and Relative Deprivation Theory.

• Social Identity Theory and Contact Hypothesis.

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Self-Categorization Theory.

• Social Exchange Theory and Attribution Theory.

According to Realistic Conflict Theory, conflicts between groups are primarily caused by:

• Lack of communication between groups.

• Differences in cultural values.

• Scarce resources and zero-sum competition.

• Ingroup-outgroup bias and ethnocentrism.

According to Brewer and Campbell (1976), greater derogation occurs towards more proximal tribal groups because:

• Proximal groups are more likely to engage in cooperative behavior.

• Proximal groups have different cultural values.

• Proximal groups are in direct competition for scarce resources.

• Proximal groups have more cohesive social norms.

The Robber's Cave experiment conducted by Sherif demonstrated that intergroup hostility can be reduced by:

• Increasing contact time between groups.

• Promoting competitive contexts between groups.

• Providing superordinate (shared) goals for the groups.

• Creating a sense of ingroup-outgroup bias.

What did the Bean Counting Game in Sherif's study reveal?

• The groups accurately estimated the number of beans picked up by their own members.

• The groups underestimated the number of beans picked up by their own members.

• The groups overestimated the number of beans picked up by their own members.

• The groups had no difference in their estimates of the number of beans picked up.

Did the Robber's Cave experiment show immediate improvement in intergroup relations after increasing contact time between groups?

• Yes, immediate improvement was observed.

• No, immediate improvement was not observed.

• The effect of increasing contact time varied between groups.

• The researchers did not measure the effect of contact time on intergroup relations.

What are some of the phases observed in Sherif's Summer Camp Studies?

• Intergroup competition, outgroup derogation, cooperation.

• Spontaneous friendship formation, in-group and norm formation, intergroup competition, intergroup cooperation.

• Social categorization, outgroup homogeneity, stereotype formation.

• Conflict resolution, resource allocation, social exchange.

Zero-sum competition refers to a situation where:

• Groups cooperate and share resources equally.

• There are no conflicts or competitions between groups.

• one group's gain is seen as another group's loss

• Groups negotiate and compromise to reach a win-win outcome.

How does economic deprivation contribute to intergroup hostility?

• It promotes cooperation and mutual understanding between groups.

• It leads to greater sharing of resources and reduced conflicts.

• It increases intergroup competition and fosters hostility.

• It has no impact on intergroup relations.