A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Realistic conflict theory Sherif

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit. The lesson is based on realistic conflict theory by Sherif 1966. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 13 slides on the power point.

Included:

• Starter, scrabble board, students to work out the highest scoring key concept.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about if they know anything about realistic conflict theory and what we mean by prejudice.
• Prejudice recap- fill in the blanks. Worksheet provided, answers on the pp.
• Explanation of the theory included: intergroup competition, limited resources, negative interdependence, positive interdependence and superordinate goals.
• 4 mark exam question- example answer included on pp slide.
• Evaluation of the theory.
• Introduction to 8 mark question- students to plan.
• Model answer provided on a separate worksheet.
• Introduction to the Robbers Cave Experiment- two video clips, links provided on the pp slide.
• Consolidation- creative task.