The Results of the Robbers Cave Experiment Can Be Extrapolated

question 46

Multiple Choice

The results of the Robbers Cave experiment can be extrapolated to suggest that prejudice between groups can be increased when the groups are placed in a situation where

• A)they compete against one another.
• B)appropriate ways of interacting are unclear.
• C)the groups communicate with one another.
• D)groups must jointly carry out multiple tasks.

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Definitions:

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