Intergroup Conflict

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to intergroup conflict as discussed in the lecture notes.

Intergroup Conflict

Conflict that occurs between different groups.

Discontinuity Effect

The phenomenon where groups behave more competitively than individuals do.

Robbers’ Cave Experiment

A study conducted by Sherif et al. in 1949 that explored group formation, competition, and conflict resolution.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A theory suggesting that direct competition over resources leads to conflict between groups.

Social Identity Theory

A theory that describes how individuals identify with groups and the resulting in-group bias.

Superordinate Goals

Shared goals that require cooperation between conflicting groups to achieve.

Group Polarization

The tendency for group discussions to amplify the initial leanings of group members.

Attribution Error

The tendency to explain others' behaviors by discrediting their intentions while justifying one's own.

In-group Glorification

The tendency of group members to hold overly positive views of their own group.

Vicarious Retribution

The concept of inflicting harm on innocent members of an out-group due to the wrongs committed by other members of that out-group.

Coalition Formation

The process by which groups form alliances to increase strength against adversaries.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

Reactive Devaluation

The tendency to devalue an offer or proposal when it comes from an adversary.

Moral Exclusion

The belief that certain individuals or groups are outside the boundary within which one applies moral values.

Dehumanization

The perception of out-group members as lacking human qualities.

Routinization of Harm Doing

The process by which harmful behaviors become normalized within a group.