Lesson 1.3.1
1.3.1 Sherif's Robbers Cave, Burger, Reicher and Haslam, and Cohrs studies Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Psychology, Unit 1
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In which year did Sherif and colleagues conduct the Robbers Cave study in its main form?
- 1932
- 1990
- 1954
- 1968
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How many boys took part in the Robbers Cave study?
- 60
- 12
- 40
- 22
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What were the names of the two boy groups in Sherif's Robbers Cave study?
- Lions and Wolves
- Sharks and Jets
- Eagles and Rattlers
- Tigers and Bears
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Which type of goal was used to reduce hostility in Sherif's Robbers Cave study?
- Superordinate goal
- Subordinate goal
- Competitive goal
- Individual goal
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In Sherif's Robbers Cave study, what reduced hostility between the two groups?
- Competitive tournaments
- Individual rewards
- Group isolation
- Superordinate goals
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Which social psychology theory is directly supported by Sherif's Robbers Cave study?
- Realistic conflict theory
- Social impact theory
- Agency theory
- Social identity theory
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What main strength does the real summer camp setting provide in Sherif's Robbers Cave study?
- High ecological validity
- High retest reliability
- High internal validity
- High standardised control
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What type of participant sample was used in Sherif's Robbers Cave experiment?
- All-male sample
- Cross-cultural sample
- Stratified sample
- Random sample
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Which major ethical issue was raised by deliberately creating intergroup hostility in Sherif's study?
- Right to withdraw
- Protection from harm
- Informed consent
- Deception about age
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According to Sherif, intergroup conflict is best reduced through which process?
- Physical separation
- Joint cooperation
- Group assimilation
- Increased competition
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Why is Sherif's Robbers Cave study classified as a field experiment?
- Non-experimental survey
- Case study design
- Natural setting used
- Artificial lab setting
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In Sherif's study, realistic conflict was created using competition for which item?
- Extra leisure time
- Cabins and beds
- Trophies and medals
- Food and water
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Using a wider, more diverse participant sample in a replication would directly improve what?
- Demand characteristics
- Internal validity
- Generalisability
- Inter-rater reliability
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What primary factor was shown to create prejudice in Sherif's Robbers Cave experiment?
- Resource competition
- Authoritarian upbringing
- Personality traits
- Genetic disposition
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Based on Sherif's study, introducing competitive teams in a classroom is likely to increase what?
- Academic performance
- Individual empathy
- Equal cooperation
- Intergroup hostility
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What bias occurred when boys viewed their own camp group more positively than rivals?
- Out-group favouritism
- Social loafing
- In-group favouritism
- Bystander apathy
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Which participant variable was kept constant across both groups in Sherif's study?
- Socioeconomic background
- Baseline prejudice
- Athletic ability
- Personality type
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What reduced intergroup hostility in Sherif's Robbers Cave experiment?
- Equal status contact
- Competitive tasks
- Individual rewards
- Superordinate goals
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Which methodological issue arises from using only young boys in the Robbers Cave study?
- Low generalisability
- Low internal validity
- Demand characteristics
- Observer bias
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Which concept explains intergroup hostility arising from competition for limited resources in Sherif's study?
- Agency theory
- Realistic conflict theory
- Social impact theory
- Social identity theory
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