The Most Important Criterion in Determining Whether Conflict Is Functional

question 130

Multiple Choice

The most important criterion in determining whether conflict is functional or dysfunctional is:

• A)absenteeism levels.
• B)turnover rates.
• C)group performance.
• D)overall morale.

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Definitions:

Therapeutically Relevant

Pertaining to or having significance in therapy or treatment, particularly regarding effectiveness or applicability.

Transference

A patient’s tendency to respond to the analyst or therapist in ways that re-create her responses to major figures in her life.

Catharsis

A therapeutic process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.

Unconscious Wishes

Desires that reside outside of conscious awareness, often influencing behavior and thought patterns.