Sherif et al. (1954/1961) Robbers Cave
Robbers Cave study
Real World
Rivalries between football fan groups such as Liverpool and Everton supporters mirror the Eagles vs Rattlers hostility, yet shared community events like the Hillsborough memorial unite both sets of fans around a superordinate goal.
Exam Focus
When evaluating Sherif, always discuss both strengths (ecological validity) and limitations (sample bias — all white, middle-class boys).
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