Question 1

When groups discuss relevant issues simultaneously, rather than sequentially,

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous discussion of relevant issues allows groups to explore multiple perspectives and interests at once, leading to more integrative and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Question 2

The 1978 Camp David meetings between representatives of Egypt and Israeli was a good example of

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The 1978 Camp David meetings between Egypt and Israel initially appeared to be a fixed-sum conflict, where one side's gain would be the other's loss. However, through effective communication facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, both sides were able to find mutually beneficial solutions, demonstrating that the conflict was not strictly fixed-sum.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a type of social value orientation identified in the research conducted by Van Lange and his colleagues?

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Van Lange and colleagues identified three main types of social value orientations: Pro-social, Individualist, and Competitor. Group-oriented is not one of the types they identified.

Question 4

Which of the following models suggests that individuals will relate to social dilemmas in different ways, depending upon their underlying personal orientations or as influenced by the characteristics of the situation?

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Question 5

Which of the following strategies would be most successful in producing cooperation in a prisoner's dilemma game?

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The strategy described in D, known as "tit for tat," has been shown to be highly effective in producing cooperation in the prisoner's dilemma game. It starts with cooperation and then mirrors the partner's previous move, encouraging reciprocal cooperation.

Question 6

Which of the following describes the process of negotiation?

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Negotiation involves both sides making offers and counter-offers to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Question 7

Which of the following are types of third-party interventions?

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Question 8

Give an example of a contributions dilemma and an example of a harvesting dilemma. Consider for each the characteristics that make the dilemma problematic.

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Question 9

Explain the prisoner's dilemma, and explain what makes it a social dilemma. What techniques can be used to get people to cooperate in social dilemmas?

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Question 10

Why does communication promote cooperation?

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Question 11

Explain the similarities and differences among negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. How and when would each be used to reduce group conflict?

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Quiz 12: Cooperation and Conflict Within Groups