The Robber's Cave experiment served to show that prejudice can develop simply by __________
A) competition for resources.
B) dividing people into separate groups and then promoting competition.
C) a misunderstanding of core values between groups.
D) making one group subservient to another.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Robber's Cave experiment involved dividing a group of boys into separate groups and promoting competition between the groups, which ultimately led to prejudice and hostility towards the other group. This illustrates how intergroup conflict can arise from simple competition and how it can result in prejudice and discrimination.

The Robber's Cave Experiment Served to Show That Prejudice Can