Intergroup Conflict
Escalation
Resistance to Resolution
Implications
Training
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What is intergroup conflict?
Conflict between two or more groups based on their group identification.
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What is escalation?
The process by which conflicts become more intense and hostile
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What is one factor that is affected on an individual level?
1.) Psychological changes 2.) Deindividuation 3.) Dehumanization
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What is one step groups need to take to analyze conflict?
1.) culture of conflict 2.) process analysis 3.) trust-building process
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What is one personal quality needed for training?
Integrity Detachment Self-confidence Assuredness High level of Self-awareness Sensitivity and respect for gender, cultural, and other differences Genuineness
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What is an example of intergroup conflict in an organizational setting?
Conflict between different departments
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What is Deutsch’s Crude Law of Social Relations?
The characteristic processes and effects elicited by a type of social relationship (cooperative or competitive) tend to also elicit that type of social relationship.
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Why is polarization bad?
1.) Increases intensity of conflict 2.) Eliminates third party neutrals
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What is the dual concern model?
It assumes that the preferred method of dealing with conflict is based on assertive behavior and cooperation.
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What are three basic skills required to resolve conflict?
Analytical Skills Interpersonal Skills Group Leadership Skills Intergroup Skills Consultation Skills
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What are the 3 primary drivers of intergroup conflict?
1.) economic differences 2.) value differences 3.) power differences
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How does the self-fulfilling prophecy lead to escalation?
Cautious and controlling moves are justified by initial action.
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How does rationalization prevent groups from resolving their conflicts?
Barrier to conflict resolution is seen as the other party's obstacle.
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What are two facilitative conditions of intergroup contact?
1.) Equal status 2.) Positive institutional support for the process 3.) Common goals 4.) Intergroup cooperation
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What are four phases of consultation?
Contact Entry Process Contracting Gathering information Implementation Evaluation Exit
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