Sherif's Robbers Cave Study Illustrate All of the Following Evolutionary

question 58

Multiple Choice

Sherif's Robbers Cave study illustrate all of the following evolutionary adaptations proposed in Harris's group selection theory except

• A)social affiliation and within-group favoritism.
• B)status-seeking behaviors and establishment of social hierarchies.
• C)in-group infighting that threatened the group's cohesion.
• D)between-group hostilities.

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Definitions:

Reification

The process by which abstract concepts, complex relationships, or social interactions are treated as concrete, real objects.

Secrecy

The act of keeping information hidden or unshared, whether for personal privacy, tactical advantage, or strategic protection.

Dyadic Interaction

A social relationship or exchange between two individuals, involving reciprocal communication and behavior.

Microscopic Concern

Focus on small-scale, individual or interpersonal aspects of social life, as opposed to larger-scale social structures or systems.