Describe the five components of the self-fulfilling spiral of ...

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Describe the five components of the self-fulfilling spiral of intergroup competition and illustrate each with an example. Be sure to specify the sequence of these components (a diagram would be helpful here). How is this a self-fulfilling prophecy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination can serve multiple goals. Briefly describe the four main goals addressed in the text. In what situations is each of these goals likely to come into play?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Five components are: limited resources (which increase the likelihood that each groups sees the other as a threat), group A sees group B as a threat, which leads to group A to act in a competitive and hostile manner, which in turn leads to group B to perceive group A as a threat, which in turn leads to group B to act in a competitive and hostile manner. The cycle is self-fulfilling because group A's perception of B as a threat eventually leads B to act in a threatening way, thereby confirming A's prophecy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The goals are to help support and protect one's own group, gain social approval, manage one's self-image, and seek mental efficiency. For each, students should describe a situation in which one or more goals is likely to be operating.