Recall that Sherif and his colleagues (1961) created conflict between two groups of boys in a summer camp. Once in-group cohesiveness was established, they set up a series of competitive situations such as tug-of-war and other competitive games. Conflict between the two groups escalated. This field study provided support for the ________ theory of prejudice.

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The study by Sherif and colleagues (1961) provided support for the realistic conflict theory of prejudice, which suggests that prejudice arises from competition between groups for resources, leading to feelings of frustration, hostility, and ultimately, conflict. The series of competitive situations created by Sherif and his colleagues elicited these feelings and ultimately resulted in escalated conflict between the two groups.

Recall That Sherif and His Colleagues (1961) Created Conflict Between