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Superordinate Goals

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Definition

These are shared goals that override differences among people and require their cooperation.

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Theoretical Perspectives

Superordinate goals refer to shared objectives that necessitate cooperative effort, surpassing individual group member's goals. These goals are integral to social identity and intergroup relations theories, promoting cohesion by reducing in-group versus out-group biases.

Study And Research Findings

Muzafer Sherif's Robbers Cave Experiment (1954) is pivotal, demonstrating how superordinate goals reduced hostility between rival groups by requiring them to work together to achieve a common aim, thereby fostering peace and cooperation.

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