1)Summarize/describe the main argument(s) of 1) the economic perspective (i.e., realistic conflict theory), 2) the motivational perspective (i.e., social identity theory), and 3) the cognitive perspective (i.e., categorization processes) in explaining the underlying causes of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. (Note: the cognitive perspective is particularly expansive, you don't have to discuss every concept discussed.)Although we know that there is no single theoretical perspective that comprehensively accounts for intergroup biases and that each of these perspectives ultimately compliments the others, which perspective did you find most interesting or compelling, from an intellectual and/or personal standpoint? Make sure to specify why you are making your position (i.e., indicate what you found more interesting/convincing about the perspective you choose, relative to the others).

2)Provide an example of a time that you experienced stereotype threat (i.e., when you were afraid of confirming a stereotype that others likely possess about an ingroup that you belong to)? What was the stereotype? How did it influence your behavior, or how did you respond?(Note: don't discuss racial or gender-based stereotypes, as the reading already addressed those.)

3) Give a brief description of each of the three phases of the classic Robbers Cave Experiment (i.e., what the researchers had the boys do) and explain the main, important takeaways of the study (i.e., what did the results of the experiment tell us about human psychology/intergroup biases)? (Note: feel free to spend the least number of words on this prompt, try to keep it as concise as possible.)