The conflict process begins
A)when both parties are informed by a third party that they have a potential conflict.
B)after the first party does something that causes the second party to take a similar hostile action.
C)when one party intends to interfere with the other's goals.
D)when one party does something that actually interferes with the other party's goals.
E)when some source of conflict leads one or both parties to perceive that conflict exists.

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The conflict process begins when one or both parties perceive that a conflict exists. This perception can arise from various sources, such as competition over resources, differences in goals or values, or misunderstandings. Once a perception of conflict exists, the parties may engage in behaviors that escalate or de-escalate the conflict, leading to further stages in the conflict process.

The Conflict Process Begins