As Sherif noted,despite the fact that the competitive behavior of the boys in the warring camps seemed "wicked,disturbed,and vicious," what actually triggered their evil behavior was:

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Sherif found that the boys' behavior was not due to personal or cultural factors, but rather the situation they were placed in, which created a sense of competition and hostility between the two groups. This is supported by his experiments where he was able to manipulate the situation and reduce the aggression between groups.

As Sherif Noted,despite the Fact That the Competitive Behavior of the Boys