The day shift nurses and night shift nurses are in clear opposition regarding the responsibilities that each shift should be assigned. This opposition has created a "we-they" distinction on the unit. This is an example of which phenomenon?
A) Distancing
B) Suppression
C) Group withdrawal
D) Unification

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1. Distancing mechanisms, or differentiation, serve to divide group members into small, distinct groups, which increases the risk for conflict.
2. Suppression occurs when one group defeats the other. Only the dominant side is fully committed to the decision.
3. Withdrawal occurs when one group simply removes itself from the conflict.
4. Unification implies understanding and acceptance among members, which would not occur in a conflict situation.

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