Question 1

Describe a situation in which a MINORITY GROUP might respond to conflict by using violence. What reasons might the minority group use in order to justify their use of violence?

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Question 2

Identify a theoretical perspective that may involve INCITING PEOPLE to violence. How could professionals using this perspective ethically justify their use of incitement?

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Question 3

What are the basic tenets of a HUMANISTIC approach to conflict resolution?

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Question 4

Define the following terms: system, stress, and homeostasis.

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Question 5

Assume a client (Bob) tells you that his relationship with his neighbor is "like the Hatfields and McCoys," a feud dating back generations. How could you apply social construction theory to assess and respond to Bob as part of a conflict resolution intervention?

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Question 6

Which conflict style fits best with social exchange theory: competition, collaboration, avoidance, compromise, or accommodation? Explain your response.

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Question 7

What are the strengths and limitations of using RATIONAL DECISION-MAKING theories to assess conflicts and design CR strategies?

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Question 8

How would you describe a "game of chicken" to a client who seems to be engaging in this type of game?

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Question 9

What does the statement, "Differences occur along a continuum," mean with respect to the application of SOCIOCULTURAL THEORIES? Provide an explanation using the example of INDIVIDUALISTIC-COLLECTIVIST tendencies.

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Question 10

According to SOCIAL IDENTITY THEORY, how does an individual's self-concept develop?

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Question 11

What is a RADICAL approach to conflict? Provide an example of how a helping professional might use a radical approach to deal with the issue of poverty.

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Question 12

Identify one of your preferred theories that you could use to assess social conflict. Describe the key tenets of this theory and how they apply to your potential role as a conflict resolution professional

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Quiz 2: The Theoretical Bases of Conflict Resolution