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The Lost Boys of Robber’s Cave (Classic)

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Conflict and Competition at Robbers Cave

The chapter details a 1954 social experiment where boys at a summer camp are divided into competitive groups to study conflict and cooperation. It delves into the psychologist's motivations and the evolving dynamics as rivalry and aggression emerge from manipulated interactions.

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