Intergroup conflict between two groups of boys at summer camp was most effectively reduced by
A)heavy athletic competition.
B)meetings between group leaders.
C)inviting the groups to eat together.
D)emergencies that required the cooperation of both groups.

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Emergencies that require the cooperation of both groups forces them to work together towards a common goal, which can help to break down barriers and promote intergroup cooperation. This is known as the superordinate goal theory, which suggests that hostility between groups can be reduced by giving them a shared goal that they can only achieve through working together. The other options may help to promote interaction between the groups, but they do not necessarily require them to work together towards a common goal.

Intergroup Conflict Between Two Groups of Boys at Summer Camp