A Setting Of A Jungle Gym - 1466 Words

Running Head: In-group Out-group Discrimination Will Positive Interaction Change Social Perceptions Towards Out-groups Shaniqua Hall Social Cognitive Temple University Abstract Current research demonstrates the reoccurrence of favoritism in intergroup and prejudice towards the outer group. These biases assist one in order to obtain social preference for identity. In most of these experimental scenarios, the subjects are pitted against one another in a competition which will clearly demonstrate this phenomenon, recognized as the minimal group paradigm. This paper will evaluate 100 seven-year-old children in a naturalistic setting of a jungle gym. We will examine if the minimal group paradigm is still as effected after†¦show more content†¦The anticipated stereotypes categorizes favoritism with the in-group and insulting behavior for the out-group. The minimal group effect should, therefore, be considered a powerful learning bias for underlying the rapid internalization of social biases in the real world. This will create discriminatory behavior response to the perception of social differences based on the individual’s social preference. Soc ial identity is based on a person’s sense of self derived from perceived membership in social groups. When we belong to a group, we are likely to derive our sense of identity, at least in part, from that group. Without having teams, competition, or meaningful accomplishments individuals will unconsciously categorize themselves into the predictable in-group. The rationale for this research is to provide strong evidence that an individual will categorize themselves with the expected in-groups and show discrimination towards the out-groups after a positive interaction with both. Previous research that explains the minimal group phenomenon is the The Robbers Cave experiment. This was done with eleven-year-old boys unknowingly assigned into two teams. There were challenges set up in order to intensify the conflict between both groups. This experiment lasted one week and consisted of three stages. The first stage consisted of each team gaining a sense of identity and partnership. It was during the end of this stage that the participants were aware of the