Sherif et al. (1954, 1961) Robber's Cave Experiment (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Where was the successful 1954 Robber's Cave experiment conducted?
Where was the successful 1954 Robber's Cave experiment conducted?
Robber's Cave State Park, Oklahoma
How many boys participated in the Robber's Cave study and what were their ages?
How many boys participated in the Robber's Cave study and what were their ages?
22 boys aged 11-12 years
What names did the two groups choose for themselves in stage one?
What names did the two groups choose for themselves in stage one?
Rattlers and Eagles
What percentage of boys selected friends exclusively from their own in-group at the end of stage one?
What percentage of boys selected friends exclusively from their own in-group at the end of stage one?
93%
Which derogatory terms did boys use about the other group during stage two?
Which derogatory terms did boys use about the other group during stage two?
Stinkers, braggers, sissies
Which task was NOT used as a superordinate goal in stage three?
Which task was NOT used as a superordinate goal in stage three?
Winning a trophy together
What did researchers find about mere contact between groups in reducing hostility?
What did researchers find about mere contact between groups in reducing hostility?
It was insufficient to reduce hostility
Which theory did the Robber's Cave study support?
Which theory did the Robber's Cave study support?
Realistic conflict theory
What was a key strength of the Robber's Cave study?
What was a key strength of the Robber's Cave study?
High ecological validity
What did Tyerman & Spencer (1983) find that challenged the Robber's Cave findings?
What did Tyerman & Spencer (1983) find that challenged the Robber's Cave findings?
Hostility did not emerge in Scout troops