CMN 4131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Cognitive Dissonance, Neutral Party, Decision-Making
26 Jan 2018
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Types of conflict, variables influencing conflict, reasons for conflict, and. According to john keltner, conflict occurs on a continuum, and the chances for peaceful resolution diminish as you move along the continuum from expression of mild differences to violence. Third party interventions have a good chance of success at some stages, but not at others. According to keltner, peace does not imply the absence of struggle. Rather peace implies the management of affairs, including the whole range of struggle, in such a way that there is not destruction of the human condition and potential. Failure to manage struggle ultimately results in war - involving individuals or societies. Stage 1 of struggle spectrum: expression of mild difference. Parties have varying goals, practices, preferences, or time commitments. Parties deal with each other in a friendly and cooperative way. Parties show respect for each other"s point of view. Parties engage in joint decision making; they may resolve the issues on their own.
