"Conflict is a(n) ____________________ between two or more interdependent individuals over perceived ______________________ in beliefs, values, and goals, or over differences in desires for control, status, and connectedness." Wilmot and Hocker (2011)
A) interactive process, obstacles
B) felt struggle, incompatible differences
C) inevitable disruption, stress
D) uncomfortable outcome, opposition
E) arousal of negative feelings, challenges

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Wilmot and Hocker (2011) define conflict as a felt struggle between two or more interdependent individuals over perceived incompatible differences in beliefs, values, and goals or over differences in desires for control, status, and connectedness. Option B accurately reflects this definition. The other options do not fully capture the concept of conflict as described in the quote.

"Conflict Is A(n) ____________________ Between Two or More Interdependent Individuals