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Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)

5th Edition

ISBN:9780134477961

Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White

Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology

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In a classic study on group relations, Sherif et al. (1961) had two groups of young boys (named the “Eagles” and the “Rattlers”) at a summer camp compete in a series of games. As a result of this competition, the groups began to intensely dislike each other. However, a week or so later, Sherif got the two groups of boys to like each other. How did this "reconciliation" happen?

1 Sherif had the two groups sit down in a classroom setting to discuss what they saw as the problems between the two groups.

2 The groups began to like each other more because Sherif 3

3 increased the amount of contact between the two groups.

Sherif had the groups compete again, this time making sure the group who lost earlier won this second round of games.

4 Sherif had the two groups work together on mutually shared goals which could only be accomplished through intergroup cooperation.

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