In Sherif's (1961) Robber's Cave experiment, researchers were able to reduce the tension between two groups by ________
A) allowing friendships to form between members of different groups
B) ignoring the taunts and attacks made against each group
C) giving the groups a goal that required cooperation to be achieved
D) encouraging competition between the groups for desirable prizes
E) praising each group and telling the group members they were the superior group
Answer: C
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