Question 1

When tensions rise,views of the enemy are less simplistic and stereotyped,and seat-of-the-pants judgments become less likely.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to research on political rhetoric preceding attacks versus peace agreements,

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A)  simplistic rhetoric often precedes major peace agreements,and complicated rational thinking is employed when planning strategic attacks.
B)  simplistic we-are-good/they-are-bad thinking is often evident immediately prior to aggressive actions.
C)  impediments to problem-solving are often blocked in the peace agreement process.
D)  rational thinking becomes more difficult as tensions decrease.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Negotiators who were instructed to mimic the others' mannerisms,elicited which of the following?

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A)  more trust
B)  greater discovery of compatible interests
C)  mutually satisfying deals
D)  criticismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Jean Paul and Michelle go to a third party to try and get their conflict resolved.The conflict resolution practitioner listens to both of them,then develops a settlement which he then asks them both to sign.This process is known as

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A)  mediation.
B)  arbitration.
C)  conciliation.
D)  win-win negotiation.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

According to conflict researchers,you are more likely to divulge your needs and concerns if your relationship with your partner includes

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A)  mediation.
B)  trust.
C)  passion.
D)  the threat of withdrawal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The reciprocal views that parties in conflict often hold of one another are referred to as

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A)  mirror-image perceptions.
B)  stereotypic reciprocation.
C)  complementary images.
D)  reciprocal illusions.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Mediators seek to establish _____________ that reconcile both parties' interests to their mutual benefit.

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A)  arbitrated agreements
B)  integrative agreements
C)  mirror-image agreements
D)  zero-sum agreementsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the Prisoner's Dilemma,if both prisoners confess,each will __________; if neither confesses,each will __________.

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A)  get a moderate sentence; get a light sentence
B)  get a severe sentence; get a light sentence
C)  get a severe sentence; go free
D)  get a moderate sentence; get a severe sentenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is true of peace?

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A)  Peace is more than the suppression of open conflict.
B)  Peace always involves a real incompatibility of goals.
C)  Social psychologists have studied interpersonal but not international peace.
D)  Social psychologists have not been able to study peace in a laboratory setting.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

________________ occurs when conflicted parties seek an agreement through direct negotiation.

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A)  Bargaining
B)  Amelioration
C)  Mediation
D)  ArbitrationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Kelman (1998) reported that South Africa achieved internal peace when ________________.

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A)  white and black Africans completed a war
B)  white Africans gave up the power
C)  white and black Africans granted each other's top priorities
D)  white and black Africans reduced all argumentsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Groups in intractable conflict often engage in

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A)  in-group pride.
B)  outgroup pride.
C)  intergroup sharing.
D)  intergroup conciliation.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Allan and Marianne are getting a divorce and have turned to a mediator to help resolve the disagreements over the distribution of their assets,and the house in particular.Allan considers it a win if he gets the house,and a loss if Marianne gets it,despite the fact that she is maintaining custody of the kids.The goal of the mediator is to create a win-win situation where

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A)  Marianne gives up the house out of her own free will.
B)  Allan keeps the house and gets Marianne an apartment instead.
C)  Allan recognizes that the house should go to Marianne as it is in the best interest of her,the kids,and maintaining a civil relationship.
D)  Marianne gets the house and Allan gets custody of the children.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

In which of the following groups are individuals LEAST likely to take more than their share of resources?

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A)  A class of 50 high school students
B)  A crowd of concert-goers
C)  Residents of a city block
D)  A small neighbourhood of 8 familiesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

"From each according to his abilities,to each according to his needs" is a motto that would most likely be found in

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A)  a relationship characterized by equity.
B)  a capitalist culture.
C)  a non-capitalist culture.
D)  a relationship characterized by conflict.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Conflict is defined as

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A)  perceived incompatibility of actions or goals.
B)  dissatisfaction with relationship outcomes.
C)  hostility that results from frustrating interaction.
D)  competition for mutually exclusive goals.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Groups in intractable conflict engage tend to NOT

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A)  believe themselves victimized.
B)  suppress criticism.
C)  celebrate self-sacrifice.
D)  ignore their goals as supremely important.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Dean and Mary have been saving money since they got married.Now Dean wants to buy a new car,but Mary wants to continue saving for a new house.Dean and Mary

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A)  are experiencing conflict.
B)  are experiencing dissonance.
C)  have mirror-image perceptions.
D)  are developing superordinate goals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

What is the main difference between mediation and arbitration?

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A)  Only mediation uses a neutral third party.
B)  Only an arbitrator can impose a settlement.
C)  Only mediation looks at both sides of the conflict.
D)  arbitrators use coercive techniques.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The Prisoner's Dilemma and the Tragedy of the Commons are examples of

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A)  non-zero-sum games.
B)  social responsibility.
C)  minimalism.
D)  social cooperation.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking

Groups in intractable conflict often engage in

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Dean and Mary have been saving money since they got married.Now Dean wants to buy a new car,but Mary wants to continue saving for a new house.Dean and Mary

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Negotiators who were instructed to mimic the others' mannerisms,elicited which of the following?

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When tensions rise,views of the enemy are less simplistic and stereotyped,and seat-of-the-pants judgments become less likely.

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Jean Paul and Michelle go to a third party to try and get their conflict resolved.The conflict resolution practitioner listens to both of them,then develops a settlement which he then asks them both to sign.This process is known as

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Groups in intractable conflict engage tend to NOT

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In the Prisoner's Dilemma,if both prisoners confess,each will ; if neither confesses,each will .

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Which of the following is true of peace?

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Conflict is defined as

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The reciprocal views that parties in conflict often hold of one another are referred to as

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What is the main difference between mediation and arbitration?

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"From each according to his abilities,to each according to his needs" is a motto that would most likely be found in

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Kelman (1998) reported that South Africa achieved internal peace when ________________.

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Mediators seek to establish _____________ that reconcile both parties' interests to their mutual benefit.

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According to research on political rhetoric preceding attacks versus peace agreements,

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The Prisoner's Dilemma and the Tragedy of the Commons are examples of

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________________ occurs when conflicted parties seek an agreement through direct negotiation.

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In which of the following groups are individuals LEAST likely to take more than their share of resources?

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According to conflict researchers,you are more likely to divulge your needs and concerns if your relationship with your partner includes

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Exam 13: Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking

Groups in intractable conflict often engage in

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Negotiators who were instructed to mimic the others' mannerisms,elicited which of the following?

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