The Robbers Cave experiments by psychologist Muzafer Sherif and his colleagues demonstrated how hostility between groups could be created and, more importantly, how that hostility could be overcome.

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The statement correctly describes the findings of the Robbers Cave experiments conducted by Muzafer Sherif and his colleagues. The experiments showed how creating competition and conflict between two groups of boys at a summer camp led to increased hostility and aggression towards each other. However, by introducing superordinate goals that required cooperation between the groups, Sherif was able to reduce intergroup hostility and foster positive interactions. The study is considered a classic example of intergroup conflict and cooperation.

The Robbers Cave Experiments by Psychologist Muzafer Sherif and His