Conflict Is Dysfunctional When It _______

question 74

Multiple Choice

Conflict is dysfunctional when it _______.

• A) leads to change
• B) reduces group cohesiveness
• C) provides a means for expressing frustration
• D) fosters an environment of self-evaluation
• E) provides a medium to release tension

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Definitions:

Extinguish

In the context of psychology, to gradually reduce or eliminate a learned response by ceasing to reinforce the behavior.

Loudness

The perception of the intensity or volume of a sound, influenced by its amplitude and frequency, and measured in decibels.

Puff of Air

A stimulus often used in psychological experiments to trigger blink reflex or to study sensory processing.

Operant Conditioning

The mechanism of altering the intensity of a behavior by the strategic use of endorsements or reprimands.