1. Social Psychology Classic Study
Sherif (1954) Robber’s Cave Study

3. Sherif Robber’s Cave Study QUIZ
We have already watched a video and made brief notes on the study
Test your knowledge – Individual task but we shall discuss each answer
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4. Recap on GRAVE (AO3)
G – Generalisability – can we generalise the results of this study to the target population? How big was the sample, was it representative?   
R – Reliability - Can this study be replicated? Would we get the same results again? How good are the controls?
A – Application - Do the findings of this study suggest any practical applications? Is it relevant to real-life situations?
 V – Validity – Internal: Is this study measuring what it says it is measuring? Are the results accurate?
External: Are the tasks required of the participants natural? Is the setting natural or artificial? Ecological? Population?
E- Ethics - Has this study adhered to ethical guidelines? Informed consent, Right to withdraw, Debrief, Deception, Protection of participants.

5. Features of the study to focus on for evaluation
Generalisability – Sample details (unrepresentative)
Reliability?
Applicability – superordinate goals especially
Validity This is a field experiment (still seen as controlled)
Identify IV and DV
Why can you argue high internal validity? Examples?
Low validity?
Ethics – any ethical concerns?

6. Sherif (1954) - Evaluation Evaluation in pairs using GRAVE
Generalisability
Reliability
Application
Validity
Ethics
For each of these, explain what the strength/weakness is and explain why it is a strength or weakness.
Point – What is your point (i.e. Is it a strength? What is it?)
Explain – Explain reasons for your point (evidence, example, explanation)Why?
Comment – comment on why you point is relevant This means that… Therefore

7. Classic Study – Sherif (1954)
Revise what we have covered so far for your November tests
Robber’s Cave Study
Write up of your APRC
Ensure this is detailed
APRC:
Pg of textbooks (on learning space)
Extra links on the learning space
Videos to help understanding of the study:
Sherif

8. To add to exam technique notes
Command word Assess:
Give careful consideration to all the factors or events that apply and identify which are the most important or relevant.
Make a judgement on the importance of something, and come to a conclusion.
8 marks
4 PECs
Conclusion