From the Robbers Cave Study, We Know That

question 13

Multiple Choice

From the Robbers Cave study, we know that

• A)when groups of children are brought together, a structure emerges rapidly with individuals having specific roles, such as leader, etc.
• B)when groups compete for scarce resources, individuals' identification with their own group decreases.
• C)once groups begin to compete and form negative stereotypes, it is impossible to eliminate the barriers that have formed between the groups.
• D)group barriers become less pronounced when groups participate together in pleasant, noncompetitive events.

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