Sherif et al. (1954, 1961) Robber's Cave Experiment (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Sherif et al. research focus
Sherif et al. research focus
Intergroup conflict & cooperation
Robber's Cave 1954 location
Robber's Cave 1954 location
Robber's Cave State Park, Oklahoma
Number of participants in study
Number of participants in study
22 boys aged 11-12
Three stages of the experiment
Three stages of the experiment
In-group formation, competition, superordinate goals
Two group names in study
Two group names in study
Rattlers and Eagles
% in-group friendships (stage 1)
% in-group friendships (stage 1)
93%
Superordinate goals definition
Superordinate goals definition
Goals needing cooperation between groups to achieve
Effect of mere contact alone
Effect of mere contact alone
Not sufficient to reduce hostility
Theory supported by study
Theory supported by study
Realistic conflict theory
Main ethical concern
Main ethical concern
Boys deceived about true study purpose