Question

#2. Add a heading in bold: Explanation. In one paragraph, EXPLAIN why did you believe that theory is important (about 50 words in at least 3 sentences).

#3. Add a heading in bold: Example. In a second paragraph, give an EXAMPLE of specific research described in the textbook to help explain your answer (about 50 words in at least 3 sentences). NOTE: An example is a story about the concept that depicts the research you chose from the textbook. Your example might be from real life (yours of someone you know) or from a movie, book, or TV show. The goal is for you to apply the concepts in the chapter to a real-life situation.

Answer 1

1. A theory is a foundational belief about how the world works.It is essential as it seeks to provide explanations or make predictions about events or situations. A theory specifies the nature of relations among interrelated variables, presenting a systematic way of understanding events or situations.

2. The Robbers Cave Experiment by Muzafer Sherif and Carolyn Wood Sherif represents one of the most widely known demonstrations of Realistic Conflict Theory, a view that holds that intergroup hostility can arise as a result of conflicting goals and competition over limited resources. Empirical support for the Realistic Conflict Theory enhances the validity of the proposed socio-psychological model of group behaviour.