The day shift nurses and night shift nurses are in clear opposition regarding the responsibilities that each shift should be assigned. This opposition has created a "we-they" distinction on the unit. This is an example of which phenomenon?

1. Distancing
2. Suppression
3. Group withdrawal
4. Unification


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Rationale 1: Distancing mechanisms or differentiation serve to divide group members into small, distinct groups, which increases the risk for conflict.
Rationale 2: Suppression occurs when one group defeats the other. Only the dominant side is fully committed to the decision.
Rationale 3: Withdrawal occurs when one group simply removes itself from the conflict.
Rationale 4: Unification implies understanding and acceptance among members, which would not occur in a conflict situation.
Global Rationale:

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