Comer and Laird's (1975)study Told Some Participants That They Would

question 10

Multiple Choice

Comer and Laird's (1975) study told some participants that they would be doing a worm-eating task. After a short period during which the participants could contemplate worm eating, the experimenter told them there was a mistake, and that they could choose between worm-eating and weight discrimination tasks. What percent of the participants chose to stay with the worm-eating task when given a more emotionally neutral (weight discrimination) alternative? ​

• A)100%
• B)80% ​
• C)50% ​
• D)10% ​

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Definitions:

Intervention

In the context of conflict resolution, it involves the action taken by a third party to help disputing parties reach an agreement or solve a problem.

Mediation

A process where a neutral third party facilitates communication between disputing parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Protracted Disputes

Conflicts that are extended and difficult to resolve, often becoming entrenched over time due to the complexity of the issues and the emotions involved.

Recurrence Of Conflict

The phenomenon where conflicts re-emerge or continue over time, often due to unresolved issues or persistent underlying causes.