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Which of the following suggestions is most likely to reduce the hostility felt between antagonistic groups?
(A) force the groups to spend a lot of time together
(B) encourage the groups to avoid each other as much as possible
(C) give the groups a task that cannot be solved unless they work together
(D) set up a program in which speakers attempt to persuade the groups to get along
(E) punish the groups whenever they treat each other badly
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Answer
(C) give the groups a task that cannot be solved unless they work together
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Explanation
A task that requires groups to cooperate is an example of a superordinate goal. Such
superordinate goals are effective in breaking down hostility between groups. Contact between antagonistic groups without superordinate goals is less successful, and simply avoiding members of the other group is unlikely to decrease the intergroup hostility. While guest speakers may be able to influence the group members’ attitudes, they will be less effective than the use of superordinate goals. Punishing the groups may actually increase the antagonism between them.
superordinate goals are effective in breaking down hostility between groups. Contact between antagonistic groups without superordinate goals is less successful, and simply avoiding members of the other group is unlikely to decrease the intergroup hostility. While guest speakers may be able to influence the group members’ attitudes, they will be less effective than the use of superordinate goals. Punishing the groups may actually increase the antagonism between them.
Posted : 27/03/2024 3:02 pm