Recall Muzafer Sherif's research with two groups of 11-year-old boys camping at Robber's Cave (the 'Eagles' and the 'Rattlers').Which of the following theories BEST accounts for the kind of prejudice that existed between these groups?

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Realistic conflict theory suggests that prejudice and intergroup hostility arise from competition over resources, status, and power. This theory applies to Sherif's study, as the conflict between the Eagles and Rattlers arose from their competition over resources (such as water) and status within the group (such as leadership roles).

Recall Muzafer Sherif's Research with Two Groups of 11-Year-Old Boys