Question 1

Peace can be considered:

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A)  a synonym for utopia.
B)  a condition marked by low levels of hostility.
C)  less than a fragile,superficial calm.
D)  an intrinsic acceptance of others.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Aidan,CEO of a tech-giant,works for more than 10 hours a day and receives compensation according to his efforts.Jacob is an employee in the same company and works for five hours a day and receives a salary which is half the amount of Aidan's salary.According to some social-psychological theorists,Aidan and Jacob will perceive themselves as having ________ in this scenario.

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A)  an integrative disaster
B)  an equitable relationship
C)  a mirror-image perception
D)  a zero-sum relationshipE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Compared with individualistic Americans,people socialized under the influence of collectivist cultures,such as China and India,have defined justice more as:

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A)  impartiality.
B)  equality.
C)  integrity.
D)  equity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Andrew's mom tells him that she went to the store and bought enough cupcakes so that each member of the family could have one.Andrew really loves cupcakes,so he takes two.This results in one family member losing their cupcake.This is an example of:

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A)  the Prisoner's Dilemma.
B)  a superordinate goal.
C)  the Tragedy of the Commons.
D)  a mirror-image perception.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Sherif's (1966) Robber's Cave State Park study demonstrated that conflict can be created simply by randomly assigning people into competing groups.He later demonstrated that he could reduce conflict by having campers work together to achieve some mutual interest (e.g. ,fixing a broken truck or restoring the camp's water supply) .Sherif's study demonstrates how ________ foster cooperation.

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A)  non-zero-sum games
B)  perceived differences
C)  integrative agreements
D)  superordinate goalsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

After their town was ravaged by a disastrous tornado,two rival community groups set aside their differences and worked together on repairing the damage.This cooperation best illustrates the importance of:

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A)  mediation.
B)  the GRIT strategy.
C)  superordinate goals.
D)  the jigsaw technique.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Situations in which both players can win and both can lose are called:

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A)  non-zero-sum games.
B)  zero-sum games.
C)  mirror games.
D)  equity games.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Sato (1987) gave Japanese students opportunities to harvest trees in a simulated forest for money.When the students equally shared the costs of planting the forest,the result was that:

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A)  most of the trees were left to grow too tall for harvesting because the students bickered about the criterion to be used in sharing profits.
B)  most of the trees were harvested before they had grown to the most profitable size.
C)  none of the trees were harvested because the collectivist students did not want to be the first to ask for his or her share.
D)  students made the maximum profit not only for themselves individually but for the group as well.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to Phinney (1990) ,someone who identifies with both his or her ethnic culture and the larger culture is said to have a ________ identity.

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A)  schizophrenic
B)  cultural
C)  bicultural
D)  subculturalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

David and Julie fought over what to name their new puppy until finally,they went to their son for a decision.David and Julie relied on ________ to resolve their conflict.

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A)  subjugation
B)  bargaining
C)  conciliation
D)  arbitrationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Research on laboratory dilemmas reveals that cooperation is facilitated if:

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A)  one person is 100 percent cooperative.
B)  the opponents can communicate with one another.
C)  the game is changed into a zero-sum game.
D)  the size of the payoffs is increased.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Connor,a middle-aged man,wants to sell his old Toyota Corolla at $3300 and advertises on selling website.A buyer approaches him and offers $2500 for the car.Connor maintains his initial demand and finally gets $3000 for his car.Which of the following methods of communication is used by Connor and the buyer in this scenario?

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A)  arbitration
B)  conciliation
C)  bargaining
D)  mediationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

For contact between opposing racial groups to reduce conflict,the interracial contact must:

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A)  occur in a zero-sum context.
B)  ideally be between persons equal in status.
C)  temporarily award superior status to the minority group.
D)  be competitive and unsupported by authorities.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Osgood's (1980) GRIT strategy is an alternative that best fits into the ________ category of the "four Cs of peacemaking."

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A)  contact
B)  conciliation
C)  communication
D)  correctionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

According to research,it seems that just knowing about the dire consequences of noncooperation in a social dilemma:

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A)  encourages people to do what is good.
B)  leads to greater mistrust of others.
C)  tends to foster greater self-interest and competition.
D)  has little real effect on people's behavior.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The people of Griglac and Xula are warring over a disputed border between their countries.The Griglacians feel they are defending their territory but those in Xula feel that Griglac started the war by invading Xul A.These ________ perceptions are causing the conflict to escalate.

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A)  tragically common
B)  mirror-image
C)  superordinate
D)  triggeringE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Kevin and Austin,two brothers,are fond of cookies.They steal cookies from the cookie jar regularly.When their mother questions them,they lie.However,when she questions them separately,they become confused about whether to tell the truth or lie.In the context of social dilemmas,which of the following is most likely experienced by Kevin and Austin in this scenario?

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A)  pluralistic ignorance
B)  an illusion of transparency
C)  the Tragedy of the Commons
D)  the Prisoner's DilemmaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Some noncapitalist cultures define justice not as equity but as the:

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A)  regulation of resources.
B)  fulfillment of need.
C)  attainment of social objectives.
D)  accomplishment of goals.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

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) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Conflict and Peacemaking

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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Some noncapitalist cultures define justice not as equity but as the:

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Research on laboratory dilemmas reveals that cooperation is facilitated if:

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Peace can be considered:

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Osgood's (1980) GRIT strategy is an alternative that best fits into the ________ category of the "four Cs of peacemaking."

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After their town was ravaged by a disastrous tornado,two rival community groups set aside their differences and worked together on repairing the damage.This cooperation best illustrates the importance of:

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Situations in which both players can win and both can lose are called:

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Sato (1987) gave Japanese students opportunities to harvest trees in a simulated forest for money.When the students equally shared the costs of planting the forest,the result was that:

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According to research,it seems that just knowing about the dire consequences of noncooperation in a social dilemma:

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Conflict is defined as:

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Compared with individualistic Americans,people socialized under the influence of collectivist cultures,such as China and India,have defined justice more as:

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Andrew's mom tells him that she went to the store and bought enough cupcakes so that each member of the family could have one.Andrew really loves cupcakes,so he takes two.This results in one family member losing their cupcake.This is an example of:

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For contact between opposing racial groups to reduce conflict,the interracial contact must:

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The people of Griglac and Xula are warring over a disputed border between their countries.The Griglacians feel they are defending their territory but those in Xula feel that Griglac started the war by invading Xul A.These ________ perceptions are causing the conflict to escalate.

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David and Julie fought over what to name their new puppy until finally,they went to their son for a decision.David and Julie relied on ________ to resolve their conflict.

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According to Phinney (1990) ,someone who identifies with both his or her ethnic culture and the larger culture is said to have a ________ identity.

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Exam 13: Conflict and Peacemaking

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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Some noncapitalist cultures define justice not as equity but as the:

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Research on laboratory dilemmas reveals that cooperation is facilitated if:

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Peace can be considered:

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Osgood's (1980) GRIT strategy is an alternative that best fits into the ________ category of the "four Cs of peacemaking."

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After their town was ravaged by a disastrous tornado,two rival community groups set aside their differences and worked together on repairing the damage.This cooperation best illustrates the importance of:

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Situations in which both players can win and both can lose are called:

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Sato (1987) gave Japanese students opportunities to harvest trees in a simulated forest for money.When the students equally shared the costs of planting the forest,the result was that:

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According to research,it seems that just knowing about the dire consequences of noncooperation in a social dilemma:

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Compared with individualistic Americans,people socialized under the influence of collectivist cultures,such as China and India,have defined justice more as:

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Andrew's mom tells him that she went to the store and bought enough cupcakes so that each member of the family could have one.Andrew really loves cupcakes,so he takes two.This results in one family member losing their cupcake.This is an example of:

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For contact between opposing racial groups to reduce conflict,the interracial contact must:

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The people of Griglac and Xula are warring over a disputed border between their countries.The Griglacians feel they are defending their territory but those in Xula feel that Griglac started the war by invading Xul A.These ________ perceptions are causing the conflict to escalate.

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David and Julie fought over what to name their new puppy until finally,they went to their son for a decision.David and Julie relied on ________ to resolve their conflict.

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According to Phinney (1990) ,someone who identifies with both his or her ethnic culture and the larger culture is said to have a ________ identity.

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