Recall that Sherif and his colleagues (1961) created conflict between two groups of boys in a summer camp. Intergroup hostility was relatively easy to generate. To do this, the researchers first ________ and then ________
a. created out-group cohesiveness; initiated competitive games
b. created in-group cohesiveness; set up a series of competitive situations
c. created minimal groups; generated frustration by taking away desired objects
d. set up a series of competitive situations; created in-group cohesiveness
Answer: B
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