In the 1960s,psychologists Conducted a Study at a Summer Camp

question 182

Multiple Choice

In the 1960s,psychologists conducted a study at a summer camp for 11-year old boys.The "Robbers Cave" study showed that conflict between groups could be decreased by making the groups dependent upon one another to cooperate.This experiment is considered to be an example of which type of research?

• A) basic research
• B) applied research
• C) insight research
• D) interaction research

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Definitions:

Regional Differences

Variations in cultural, economic, and social characteristics that distinguish one geographic area or region from another.

Reversible Figure-ground

A visual perception phenomenon where an image can be seen in more than one way, depending on which element (figure) is perceived as the focus and which as the background.

Perception

The interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment.

Stimulus Pattern

A specific arrangement of sensory inputs that is recognized by the brain and elicits a particular response.