What Does Realistic Conflict Theory Propose

question 130

Multiple Choice

What does realistic conflict theory propose?

• A) Conflict between groups is a function of interpersonal hostility.
• B) Intergroup hostility arises from competition among groups for scarce but valued resources.
• C) Intergroup conflict is largely a function of how realistically groups view one another.
• D) Conflict between groups results in a less realistic view of the outgroup.

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Definitions:

Stem-and-Leaf Display

A graphical method used to display quantitative data where each number is split into a stem (the leading digits) and a leaf (the last digit).

Simpson's Paradox

A phenomenon in statistics where a trend appears in several different groups of data but disappears or reverses when these groups are combined.

Aggregated Crosstabulation

A statistical method used to analyze and summarize data between two or more categorical variables in a table format.

Unaggregated Data

Raw data collected at its most detailed or base level, not yet summarized or grouped into larger categories.