Imagine That You Have Been Asked to Diffuse the Tension

question 234

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you have been asked to diffuse the tension and conflict between two rival neighbourhood groups. If you were to apply Muzafer Sherif's findings in the Robbers Cave study to your situation, you would:

• A) promise the group leaders monetary rewards if they can keep the conflict down between the rival groups.
• B) engage the groups in cooperative action in pursuit of shared goals.
• C) encourage the spread of positive rumours about the opposing groups.
• D) establish an all-night basketball league and have the groups compete against one another.

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