Sherif's classic Robbers Cave study provided evidence for which of the following theories of intergroup relations?

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Sherif's Robbers Cave study provided evidence for Realistic conflict theory, which suggests that intergroup conflict arises due to competition for limited resources. In the study, intergroup conflict emerged when two groups of boys at a summer camp were made to compete in tasks with limited resources, such as a tug-of-war game, resulting in hostility between the groups.

Sherif's Classic Robbers Cave Study Provided Evidence for Which of the Following