When Dysfunctional Conflict Is Identified, One of the Ways to Deal

question 5

Multiple Choice

When dysfunctional conflict is identified, one of the ways to deal with it is to

• A) impose an arbitrated solution.
• B) show understanding and support.
• C) escalate it up the management chain.
• D) hush and hide the dysfunctional conflict.
• E) encourage the conflict.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Value

The degree to which an outcome or reward is desirable or valued by an individual, influencing their motivation and behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process wherein the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Masculine Behaviors

Masculine behaviors refer to actions or traits traditionally associated with men, often defined by society's expectations and norms around strength, aggressiveness, and assertiveness.