SOP-3004 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Realistic Conflict Theory, Fundamental Attribution Error, Social Dilemma
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Conflict a perceived incompatibility of actions and goals. Not always harmful or a negative thing. Peace a condition marked by low levels of hostility. Social dilemma a situation where individual well-being is at odds with communal well-being. E. g. , solar panels are expensive but better overall. Social trap a situation where individuals have to decide on pursuing their own self-interest or the self-interest of the whole (used to study social dilemma) E. g. , priso(cid:374)er"s dile(cid:373)(cid:373)a and tragedy of the commons. Priso(cid:374)er"s dile(cid:373)(cid:373)a prisoner a and b jointly committed a crime and are being questioned separately by the police who only has enough evidence to charge with a minor offense. If both confess, they will receive moderate sentences (5 years) If o(cid:374)e (cid:272)o(cid:374)fesses (cid:271)ut the other does(cid:374)"t, the o(cid:374)e (cid:449)ho (cid:272)o(cid:374)fesses gets (cid:374)o sentence and the other gets a harsh sentence (20 years) If both remain silent, then both will only be sentenced for minor offense (1 year)
