According to the explanatory process model, conflict goes through the stages in which order?
A) proximal context, distal context, conflict interaction, distal outcomes, and proximal outcomes
B) distal context, proximal context, conflict interaction, proximal outcomes, and distal outcomes
C) distal context, proximal context, conflict interaction, distal outcomes, and proximal outcomes
D) proximal context, distal context, conflict interaction, proximal outcomes, and distal outcomes

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The explanatory process model of conflict suggests that conflict begins with the broader, distal context (such as societal or cultural background), moves to the more immediate, proximal context (such as personal relationships or specific situations), then to the actual conflict interaction. Following the interaction, the immediate, proximal outcomes are observed, and finally, the broader, distal outcomes are realized. This sequence helps in understanding how conflicts evolve from broader contexts to specific interactions and their subsequent impacts.

According to the Explanatory Process Model, Conflict Goes Through the Stages