Jane Elliot's Experiment Showed That It Was Possible in Less

question 226

True/False

Jane Elliot's experiment showed that it was possible in less than one day to get children to hate each other because of eye color and status inequalities.

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Definitions:

False Uniqueness Effect

A cognitive bias wherein individuals underestimate the extent to which their abilities, behaviors, or beliefs are shared by others.

Sociometer Theory

A theory linking level of self-esteem with level of belongingness.

Belongingness

An emotional need or desire for strong and stable relationships with different groups or communities.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth or value.