realistic conflict theory

Question 1

Sheriffs 1966 realistic conflict theory

Answer 1

intergroup competition ,
pollical power
competitive sport
two or more groups are striving for the same goal prejudice and hostility intensifies

Question 2

negative interdependence

Answer 2

two groups pf people are seeking o achieve a goal that’s beneficial to each of them yet only one group can achieve it
negative= each group will act to obstruct the other groups achievement

Question 3

limited resources

Answer 3

when groups scarce for food or territory being a limited resource it induced discrimination and prejudice

Question 4

positive interdependence

Answer 4

can be reduced through groups working cooperatively to accomplish a common goal

Question 5

evaluate and counterargue for realistic conflict theory

Answer 5

sherifs 1961 study backed his theory
field experiment with good ecological validity
competing argument is that it didn’t necessarily
boys needed serious provocation for in order to trigger serious prejudicialness
meaning the discrimination didnt come from the lack of resources or the intergroup competition

Question 6

competition may not be necessary

Answer 6

In tajdfel 1970 minimal group experiment it relied upon the social identifies not the limiting resources or intergroup competitions.