Robber Cave Experiment

An account read by Lukas describes an experiment at Robber Cave in which divisions between two groups of boys escalated into uncontrollable violence.

Story so far

The account Lukas reads describes experimenters posing as camp counselors at Robber Cave. Two groups of boys with similar backgrounds and values developed divisions between their own group and the other group.

According to the account, small differences in clothing and speech became reasons for hostility. The experiment ended early because the violence became uncontrollable.

Role

It is an experiment described in Lukas’s historical reading, tracing hostility between groups of otherwise similar boys.

Relationships

Robber Cave — The account places the experiment at Robber Cave.

Lukas — Lukas reads the account of the experiment.

Sources — 4 recorded facts, by chapter

Chapter 60

The account Lukas reads describes experimenters posing as camp counselors at Robber Cave.
The account says that two groups of boys with similar backgrounds and values developed in-group and out-group divisions.
The account says minor differences in dress and speech became grounds for hostility among the boys.
The account says the experiment ended prematurely because the violence became uncontrollable.