Intergroup Relations — DU Psychology Honours Previous Year Question Papers

1. Define groups and discuss their importance in society. Explain how intragroup and intergroup differences influence intergroup relations and conflicts. (8,12) 2. Critically examine the major theories of intergroup interaction with suitable examples. (20) 3. Discuss the role of cognitive biases, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination in shaping intergroup relations. Illustrate your answer with examples from the Indian context. (20) 4. Explain different types of intergroup conflicts and their consequences. How do social dilemmas and norm violations contribute to the emergence of such conflicts? (10,10) 5. Describe various strategies for resolving intergroup conflicts. Evaluate their effectiveness with reference to Indian case studies. (12,8) Write short note on any three of the following: (10,10,10) a) Discontinuity Effect b) Robbers Cave Experiment c) Intergroup conflicts and their types Minimal group studies e) Consequences of conflict (subtle and blatant)