Imagine that you have been asked to diffuse the tension and conflict between two rival neighborhood groups. If you were to apply Muzafer Sherif's findings in the Robbers Cave study to your situation, you would
a. encourage the spread of positive rumors about the opposing groups.
b. promise the group leaders monetary rewards if they can keep the conflict down between the rival groups.
c. establish an all-night basketball league and have the groups compete against one another.
d. engage the groups in cooperative action in pursuit of shared goals.
Answer: d. engage the groups in cooperative action in pursuit of shared goals.
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