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• What is the name of the classic study conducted by Sherif in 1954/1961?

  Robbers Cave Experiment
• What are the key focus areas when analyzing the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Generalisability
  • Reliability
  • Application
  • Validity
  • Ethics
• What is a weakness of the generalisability of the Robbers Cave Experiment's findings?

  The sample was narrow, consisting of 22 boys who were all white, middle-class, and from Protestant backgrounds.
• How does the narrow sample affect the generalisability of the study's findings?

  It limits the applicability of the findings to other social classes, ethnicities, or age groups.
• What is a strength of the reliability of the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  The study was highly structured, allowing for potential replication.
• What is a weakness of the reliability of the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  The unique dynamics and naturalistic setting may make exact replication difficult.
• How have the findings of the Robbers Cave Experiment been applied in real-world contexts?

  They have been used to understand and manage intergroup conflict through superordinate goals.
• What is one strength of the internal validity of the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  The study was carefully controlled, allowing for manipulation of competition and cooperation variables.
• Why does the Robbers Cave Experiment have high ecological validity?

  It took place in a naturalistic setting, a summer camp, which increased the realism of the interactions.
• What is a weakness of the external validity of the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  The artificial nature of the conflict situations may not represent real-life group conflicts.
• What ethical concerns were raised by the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  The boys were deceived about the study's purpose and experienced psychological harm.
• What does the conclusion of the Robbers Cave Experiment highlight about intergroup conflict?

  It provides insights into intergroup conflict and cooperation, particularly through Realistic Conflict Theory.
• What are the main findings of the Robbers Cave Experiment regarding conflict resolution?

  • Superordinate goals can reduce hostility between groups.
  • Findings inform strategies for conflict resolution in various contexts.
  • Laid the foundation for Realistic Conflict Theory.
• What year was the Robbers Cave Experiment conducted?

  1954/1961
• What is the significance of the structured phases in the Robbers Cave Experiment?

  They provide clarity in the manipulations of competition and cooperation.
• How does the Robbers Cave Experiment contribute to our understanding of group dynamics?

  It illustrates how competition can lead to hostility and how cooperation can resolve conflicts.