Sherif's (1966) Robber's Cave State Park study demonstrated that conflict can be created simply by randomly assigning people into competing groups. He later demonstrated that he could reduce conflict by having campers work together to achieve some mutual interest (e.g., fixing a broken truck, restoring the camp's water supply). Sherif's study demonstrates how _____ foster cooperation.

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Sherif's study demonstrates how superordinate goals can foster cooperation. By having the campers work together towards a mutual interest, such as fixing a broken truck or restoring the camp's water supply, they were able to reduce conflict and promote cooperation. This is an example of a superordinate goal, which is a goal that can only be achieved through the cooperation of both groups.

Sherif's (1966) Robber's Cave State Park Study Demonstrated That Conflict