At the Robbers Cave,contact between the two opposing factions initially

A) produced small reductions in hostility.
B) was not used to reduce conflict.
C) did little to help reduce hostility until superordinate goals were introduced.
D) led to substantial reductions in hostility.

Robbers Cave

A landmark social psychology experiment by Muzafer Sherif that illustrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and how it can be overcome by working towards shared goals.

Superordinate Goals

Shared objectives that transcend individual or group interests, requiring cooperative efforts to achieve.

Hostility

Feelings of anger, aggression, and resentment that may result from frustration or perceived threats, often leading to confrontational behavior.