Psyc2310 chapter 9 video quiz 4

Who conducted the Robbers Cave study?

• Albert Bandura

• Sigmund Freud

• Muzaffer Sharif and his colleagues

• B.F. Skinner

What were the names of the two groups in the Robbers Cave study?

• Lions and Tigers

• Eagles and Rattlers

• Sharks and Jets

• Wolves and Bears

What was the main objective of the Robbers Cave study?

• To investigate the role of genetics in intelligence

• To examine the influence of media on youth

• To analyze the impact of diet on children's behavior

• To study the effects of competition and cooperation among kids

What did the researchers use to create a highly charged competitive environment?

• A large sum of money

• A new bicycle

• A big trophy and pocket knives

• A trip to Disneyland

What method did the researchers find effective in reducing hostility between the groups?

• Giving both groups equal rewards

• Creating superordinate goals

• Letting the groups hang out without competition

• Talking about each group's positive traits

What is the basis of realistic conflict theory?

• Groups always cooperate when given a common goal

• People naturally dislike those who are different

• Direct competition for valuable but limited resources breeds hostility and intergroup conflict

• Competition always leads to positive outcomes

Which of the following is NOT an example of a resource that groups might compete for in the real world?

• Hobbies

• Power

• Jobs

• Mates

What is relative deprivation?

• A feeling of contentment with one's social status

• A comparison of one's group status to another's, leading to feelings of threat

• A method of conflict resolution

• A type of economic theory