In His Theory of Violence, Contemporary Sociologist Randall Collins Includes

question 51

Multiple Choice

In his theory of violence, contemporary sociologist Randall Collins includes both individuals who must have skills to carry out violent interactions and the materials and resources that an organization must equip themselves with in order to carry out violence. His theory includes both _____________ and _______________ components.

• A) public; private
• B) global; local
• C) agency; structural
• D) micro; macro

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Definitions:

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute or disagreement between two or more parties in a constructive manner.

Smoothing

In conflict resolution, smoothing refers to an approach that emphasizes agreement and minimizes disagreement to reach a harmonious outcome.

Superordinate Goals

Goals that are shared and require cooperative efforts from individuals or groups that might otherwise have individual or conflicting objectives.

Compromise

An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.