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Sherif planned a disruption of the water supply in a Boy Scout camp in order to observe how social relationships are influenced by:

Correct answer: A. superordinate goals

  • A. superordinate goals
  • B. group polarization
  • C. ingroup bias
  • D. social traps

Explanation

Sherif used a shared problem requiring cooperation, such as restoring a water supply, to create a superordinate goal. Such goals can reduce conflict and improve relations between groups that previously competed.

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