Conflict and Conflict Resolution Quiz

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Which of the following best describes conflict?

A state of indifference between individuals or groups about their beliefs or actions
A state of disagreement between individuals or groups about their beliefs or actions (correct)
A state of confusion between individuals or groups about their beliefs or actions
A state of agreement between individuals or groups about their beliefs or actions

What is the main characteristic of low-scale conflict?

Serious consequences, long duration, and difficult to resolve
Minor consequences, short duration, and easily resolved (correct)
Serious consequences, short duration, and easily resolved
Minor consequences, long duration, and difficult to resolve

What is the main characteristic of high-scale conflict?

Minor consequences, short duration, and easily resolved
Serious consequences, long duration, and difficult to resolve (correct)
Minor consequences, long duration, and difficult to resolve
Serious consequences, short duration, and easily resolved

What is the scope-severity paradox?

<p>The belief that a single death is a tragedy, but a million deaths is a statistic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does conflict resolution involve?

<p>Dealing with conflicts in some way and not leaving things the way they are (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conflict

Conflict is a process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party.

Types of Conflict

Low-scale conflict: Characterized by limited disruption, minimal violence, and low stakes, often involving individuals or small groups.
High-scale conflict: Characterized by widespread disruption, significant violence, and high stakes, often involving large groups or states.

Scope-Severity Paradox

The scope-severity paradox refers to the tendency for people to overestimate the severity of conflicts that are geographically close to them and underestimate the severity of conflicts that are far away.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution involves the process of finding a peaceful solution to a conflict, often involving negotiation, mediation, and compromise to reach a mutually acceptable outcome.

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Test your knowledge on conflict and conflict resolution with this quiz! Learn about the different types of conflicts, the reasons behind them, and the strategies to resolve them. Challenge yourself and gain a better understanding of how to navigate disagreements and promote peaceful resolutions.