intergroup relations and conflict Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Berkowitz (1962)
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Aggression escalates with frustration and exposure to aggressive cues.
2
Q
Sherif (1966)
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Robbers Cave study supported Realistic Conflict Theory – competition breeds conflict.
3
Q
Billig & Tajfel (1973)
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Minimal group paradigm – even meaningless groupings cause bias.
4
Q
Tajfel & Turner (1979)
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Social Identity Theory – people seek positive group distinctiveness to boost self-esteem.
5
Q
Allport (1954)
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Contact Hypothesis – prejudice reduced under equal status and cooperative contact.
