Analyze the psychological processes involved in the development and maintenance of prejudice

Analyze the psychological processes involved in the development and maintenance of prejudice, drawing on theories such as social identity theory, realistic conflict theory, and social cognitive theories of prejudice formation. How do intergroup dynamics, social categorization processes, and cognitive biases contribute to the perpetuation of prejudice and intergroup conflict, and what interventions have shown efficacy in promoting intergroup harmony, empathy, and perspective-taking across diverse cultural contexts?