Prior to International Crises, Communications Between Nations in Conflict Tend

question 17

Multiple Choice

Prior to international crises, communications between nations in conflict tend to be

• A) concrete.
• B) complex.
• C) preverbal.
• D) submerged.

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Definitions:

Myth Of The "fixed Pie"

A misconception that in negotiations, the available resources or benefits are limited and cannot be expanded, leading to a win-lose situation.

Distributive Assumption

In decision-making and economic theory, the assumption concerning how resources or wealth are distributed among members of a society.

Gaining Party

The entity in a transaction or situation that achieves an advantage or benefit.

Non-rational Escalation

The phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness, often due to emotional or psychological commitments.