How do individual perceptions influence conflict?

What will be an ideal response?


Often individuals will perceive incompatibilities or limited resources, leading them to feel that there is a conflict, even if there is not. Perceptions are real to individuals, so even if there are ample resources, one might perceive a scarcity that increases unnecessary conflict.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ______ theory of the press states that the press should be an instrument of the government to work toward the creation of a perfect state for the workers.

A. authoritarian B. libertarian C. communist D. social responsibility

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When speaking to inform, the speaker functions as a(n) __________

a. advocate b. teacher c. motivator d. pundit e. convincer

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Research shows that olfactic cues play a role in mate selection. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Men prefer women who smell like themselves. B. Men's facial attractiveness is unrelated to how they smell. C. Women with more attractive faces smell better to men. D. All of the statements are false.

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