Classic Study : Sherif

• What is the aim of the study in social psychology mentioned?

  To produce group norms
• What does the study investigate regarding group behavior?

  It investigates the development of group behavior including outgroup hostility
• How can friction in group dynamics be reduced according to the study?

  By investigating how friction can be reduced
• What is the sample used in the study?

  12 year old white boys
• What background do the boys in the sample have?

  Middle class, Protestant background
• What criteria were used to screen the boys for the study?

  Matched on IQ and sporting ability
• What weaknesses were identified in the boys?

  Lacks generalizability
• What was the ethnic background of the boys in the study?

  All boys were white
• What was the sample size of the study?

  Only 22 participants
• What issue arose from the small sample size?

  Could lead to false conclusions
• What was the setting of the summer camp for the study?

  Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma
• How were the boys divided during the study?

  Into two groups: Eagles and Rattlers
• What activities did the boys participate in during the competition stage?

  Games like baseball to earn rewards
• What was the outcome of the competition between the groups?

  Increased hostility and friction between groups
• What was the integration stage of the study focused on?

  Working together to achieve common goals
• What was one method used to collect data during the study?

  Observation and recording behaviors
• What was a significant finding regarding competition and cooperation?

  Competition can lead to prejudice and hostility
• How did the researchers address the issue of bias in their findings?

  By replicating the study with different samples
• What implications does the study have for educational settings?

  Encourages cooperative learning to reduce friction
• What are the stages of the study conducted at Robbers Cave State Park?

  1. Group formation
  2. Competition stage
  3. Integration stage
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the study's methodology?

  Strengths:

  • Controlled environment
  • Clear stages of group dynamics

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Small sample size
  • Limited generalizability
• How can the findings of the study be applied in real-world scenarios?

  • Promote cooperative activities in schools
  • Reduce prejudice through shared goals
  • Encourage teamwork in diverse groups