Robbers cave experiment

Sherif conducted series of boy's summer camp experiments to study intergroup conflict, 10-12 yr olds attended 2 week summer camp, divided into groups & made to compete 

-pps 22 boys, from middle class protestant families, boys weren't introduced to each other at start but divided into groups 

Stage one; first 5 - 6 days 2 grous kept separate from each other, each group involved in activities 

Stage two; next 4 - 6 days boys brought into contact with each other during competitions, both groups subject to planned situations that they would…