realistic conflict theory

• What does realistic conflict theory explain?


  Prejudice arising from group conflicts
• What causes intergroup conflict according to realistic conflict theory?


  Conflict arises when resources are limited
• What is meant by subordinate goals?

  Goals believed to have only one winner
• How does negative functional independence manifest in intergroup conflict?

  Through violence and securing goals at any cost
• What are superordinate goals?

  Goals shared by all groups involved
• How can superordinate goals affect intergroup relations?


  They can reduce hostility among groups
• What is positive functional independence?

  When everyone contributes to a shared goal through positive behaviours
• What is the outcome of negative functional independence?

  Violence and securing goals through conflict
• How does the concept of limited resources relate to prejudice?

  It creates competition leading to hostility
• What is one application of realistic conflict theory?

  The European Union collaboration
• How does the European Union relate to realistic conflict theory?


  It promotes collaboration to reduce prejudice
• What can superordinate goals do in the context of inter-group prejudice?

  They can help resolve inter-group prejudice
• What does realistic conflict theory emphasize as a cause of prejudice?

  Environmental factors
• What belief does realistic conflict theory suggest about prejudice?


  It is based on rational and reasonable beliefs
• What natural tendency does realistic conflict theory ignore?


  The tendency to see outsiders as a threat