Research on reducing prejudice has discovered that reducing competition is somewhat effective. What concept did Sherif's Robbers Cave study demonstrate is valuable in combating prejudice?
A)Superordinate goals
B)Conflict resolution
C)Teaching acceptance
D)Inoculation

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Superordinate goals can only be achieved by working with other individuals or groups; they encourage cooperation over competition. The Robber's Cave study first used competition to create prejudice between two groups of boys, then gave both groups tasks that required knowledge and cooperation from both groups.

Research on Reducing Prejudice Has Discovered That Reducing Competition Is