Amason (1996) grouped conflicts into three types: affective, cognitive and goal conflicts. Which of the following statement best describes a cognitive conflict?

A. Conflict that arises from interpersonal tensions and is largely emotional in
nature.
B. Conflict that arises from the perception of disagreements about the
differences in viewpoints, ideas and opinions.
C. Conflict that arises from disagreements about preferred goals.
D. Conflict that arises from disagreements over personalized matters.


B. Conflict that arises from the perception of disagreements about the
differences in viewpoints, ideas and opinions.

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