Which of the Following "Superordinate" Goals Was Not Used by Sherif

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following "superordinate" goals was not used by Sherif in the Robber's Cave study?

• A) The food truck broke down on the way back to camp.
• B) There was not enough watermelon at a camp cookout.
• C) The water supply broke down due to a problem with the water line.
• D) There was not enough money to rent a movie for the camp.

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