In the Classic Sherif Study, Prejudice Was Initiated in Two

question 90

Multiple Choice

In the classic Sherif study, prejudice was initiated in two groups of boys at summer camp by encouraging _____, and successfully eliminated by creating _____.

• A)ingroups; mixed groups
• B)aggressive competition; friendly competition
• C)competition; common goals
• D)passive cooperation; active cooperation

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Definitions:

Single-trait Approach

A method in personality research that focuses on how one particular trait affects behavior.

Many-trait Approach

A method in personality psychology that examines the relationships between a wide array of personality traits and behaviors or outcomes, seeking to understand how multiple traits come together to form the individual.

Typological Approach

A methodological stance in psychology that classifies individuals into distinct types based on shared characteristics, often used in personality, developmental, and social psychology.

Social Poise

The ability to remain calm, confident, and composed in social situations, often reflecting a sense of social ease and maturity.