Chpt 5 Conflict Analysis Flashcards
QUESTION
OPTION 1
- What does the Onion/Doughnut method of conflict analysis represent? (a) Different strategies for mediation (b) Layers of conflict interspersed with needs, interests, and positions (c) The evolution of conflict over time (d) Solutions to conflict resolution
Answer: b) Layers of conflict interspersed with needs, interests, and positions
- According to the Onion/Doughnut analysis, what is the outermost layer of a conflict? (a) The needs of the parties involved (b) The public perception of the conflict (c) The position taken by the disputants (d) The root cause of the conflict
Answer: c) The position taken by the disputants
- What is the primary function of the ABC Triangle in conflict analysis? (a) To map the attitudes of the parties involved (b) To analyze the context, behavior, and attitudes of the parties (c) To identify the positions of each party (d) To propose resolutions for the conflict
Answer: b) To analyze the context, behavior, and attitudes of the parties
- In conflict analysis, which of the following is not part of the ABC Triangle model? (a) Context (b) Behavior (c) Needs (d) Attitudes
Answer: c) Needs
- According to Galtung, what are the three causes of conflict? (a) Environment, economics, and culture (b) Context, attitudes, and behavior (c) Power, fear, and resource scarcity (d) Position, interest, and needs
Answer: b) Context, attitudes, and behavior
- What is the primary purpose of the Mapping Method in conflict analysis? (a) To assess the emotions of the conflicting parties (b) To understand the relationship levels between parties (c) To propose solutions for peace (d) To define the cultural context of the conflict
Answer: b) To understand the relationship levels between parties
- In the Mapping Method, what does a double line represent? (a) Informal relationships (b) A broken relationship (c) A strong alliance or friendship (d) A neutral relationship
Answer: c) A strong alliance or friendship
- What is indicated by a zig-zag line in the Mapping Method? (a) Formal relationship (b) A conflict or discord (c) A peaceful negotiation (d) Informal relationship
Answer: b) A conflict or discord
- Which of the following best describes the “roots” of a conflict in the Conflict Tree Method? (a) The immediate reactions of the parties (b) The physical manifestation of the conflict (c) The underlying causes or reasons that sustain the conflict (d) The cultural factors influencing the conflict
Answer: c) The underlying causes or reasons that sustain the conflict
- What does the “stem” of a conflict represent in the Conflict Tree Method? (a) The root causes of the conflict (b) The external influences on the conflict (c) The visible manifestations or outcomes of the conflict (d) The historical context of the conflict
Answer: c) The visible manifestations or outcomes of the conflict
- What part of the Conflict Tree Method is considered the most deceptive in resolving conflicts? (a) The roots (b) The stem (c) The leaves (d) The trunk
Answer: c) The leaves
- Which of the following is a key feature of the Conflict Tree Method? (a) It helps identify the external agents behind the conflict (b) It focuses on the attitudes of the conflicting parties (c) It analyzes the physical conditions of the conflict (d) It sees the conflict as a tree with roots, stem, and leaves
Answer: d) It sees the conflict as a tree with roots, stem, and leaves
- According to the Onion/Doughnut analysis, which of the following is the innermost layer of a conflict? (a) The position (b) The interests (c) The needs (d) The behavior
Answer: c) The needs
- What is the result of a conflict that is not adequately addressed, according to the text? (a) The escalation of the conflict (b) The formation of alliances (c) The reduction of tensions (d) The resolution of underlying issues
Answer: a) The escalation of the conflict
- In conflict analysis, what is the significance of identifying the “needs” of the parties involved? (a) To understand their external relationships (b) To reveal their emotional responses (c) To address the core issues causing the conflict (d) To map out the positions of the parties
Answer: c) To address the core issues causing the conflict
- The Mapping Method in conflict analysis helps the intervener understand: (a) The emotional responses of each party (b) The various levels of relationship between all parties (c) The historical development of the conflict (d) The cultural background of the parties involved
Answer: b) The various levels of relationship between all parties
- What is a significant outcome of using the Conflict Tree Method? (a) It helps parties understand their positions (b) It identifies the visible and hidden causes of conflict (c) It categorizes the external influences on the conflict (d) It emphasizes cultural differences
Answer: b) It identifies the visible and hidden causes of conflict
- According to the text, conflicts often escalate due to: (a) Misunderstandings about positions (b) Internalized attitudes and behaviors (c) A lack of external intervention (d) Economic factors
Answer: b) Internalized attitudes and behaviors
- Which of the following is true about the relationship between the root causes and the visible outcomes of conflict? (a) The root causes are less important than the visible outcomes (b) The visible outcomes are manifestations of the underlying causes (c) The root causes are unrelated to the outcomes (d) The outcomes are only temporary and do not affect the root causes
Answer: b) The visible outcomes are manifestations of the underlying causes
- What does the size of a circle in the Mapping Method represent? (a) The strength of a party’s argument (b) The relative power of a party in the conflict (c) The number of external actors involved (d) The emotional involvement of the parties
Answer: b) The relative power of a party in the conflict
- The “attitudes” component of the ABC Triangle refers to: (a) The public perception of the conflict (b) The visible reactions of the parties involved (c) The internalized feelings and beliefs about the situation (d) The immediate actions taken by the parties
Answer: c) The internalized feelings and beliefs about the situation
- According to the text, which of the following is a primary cause of conflict? (a) Inadequate social systems (b) Unresolved historical grievances (c) Context, attitudes, and behavior (d) Religious differences
Answer: c) Context, attitudes, and behavior
- What is the goal of using the Mapping Method in conflict resolution? (a) To mediate the conflict through a neutral party (b) To map the roots of the conflict (c) To understand the strength of relationships between parties (d) To identify external threats to peace
Answer: c) To understand the strength of relationships between parties
- In conflict analysis, the term “shadow” refers to: (a) The external parties that influence the conflict (b) The internal conflicts within a party (c) The surface-level issues that distract from the real conflict (d) The public perception of the conflict
Answer: a) The external parties that influence the conflict
- Which of the following is a characteristic of conflicts that resemble the onion or doughnut analogy? (a) They are simple and easy to resolve (b) They have many layers that require careful investigation (c) They are rooted in individual emotional responses (d) They involve only visible, external conflicts
Answer: b) They have many layers that require careful investigation
- What does a broken relationship in the Mapping Method indicate? (a) A strong alliance (b) A neutral position (c) A failure in communication or trust (d) An informal relationship
Answer: c) A failure in communication or trust
- According to the text, conflict resolution often involves: (a) Addressing only the visible symptoms of conflict (b) Ignoring the attitudes of the parties involved (c) Understanding the deep-rooted causes of the conflict (d) Changing the external environment
Answer: c) Understanding the deep-rooted causes of the conflict
- The Conflict Tree Method helps to: (a) Identify immediate solutions to conflicts (b) Separate conflicts into categories (c) Reveal the deeper, often hidden causes of a conflict (d) Map the physical layout of the conflict area
Answer: c) Reveal the deeper, often hidden causes of a conflict
- Which of the following is an example of a context that could lead to conflict escalation? (a) A neutral third party intervening (b) Unresolved political or social issues (c) Clear communication between parties (d) A shared interest among conflicting groups
Answer: b) Unresolved political or social issues
- In the Onion/Doughnut analysis, how can conflicts be resolved? (a) By addressing only the positions of the parties involved (b) By examining the layers of needs, interests, and positions carefully (c) By focusing on public perception (d) By escalating the conflict to higher authorities
Answer: b) By examining the layers of needs, interests, and positions carefully
- What is the main purpose of the Conflict Tree Method? (a) To focus on the visible outcomes of a conflict, (b) To uncover the hidden causes of conflict, (c) To provide a visual representation of conflicting parties’ positions, (d) To predict the resolution of conflicts
Answer: b) To uncover the hidden causes of conflict
- In the Conflict Tree method, which part of the tree represents the root causes of a conflict? (a) The leaves, (b) The stem, (c) The roots, (d) The branches
Answer: c) The roots
- According to the Conflict Tree Method, which part of the tree represents the visible manifestations of a conflict? (a) The roots, (b) The leaves, (c) The branches, (d) The trunk
Answer: b) The leaves
- What is deceptive about the leaves in the Conflict Tree analysis? (a) They represent the real causes of conflict, (b) They are often the visible results of deeper issues, (c) They are the most difficult part to understand, (d) They are the root causes of the conflict
Answer: b) They are often the visible results of deeper issues
- Which method is used to analyze the underlying causes of conflicts by separating them into visible and hidden parts? (a) The Pyramid Method, (b) The Onion Doughnut Method, (c) The ABC Triangle Method, (d) The Conflict Tree Method
Answer: a) The Pyramid Method
- What does the sea represent in the Pyramid Method? (a) The surface-level conflict, (b) The needs and fears of the parties involved, (c) The hidden factors beneath the conflict, (d) The outcomes of the conflict
Answer: c) The hidden factors beneath the conflict
- In the Pyramid Method, what does the height of the pyramid represent? (a) The intensity of the conflict, (b) The visible positions and manifestoes of the conflicting parties, (c) The underlying causes of the conflict, (d) The support structures in conflict management
Answer: b) The visible positions and manifestoes of the conflicting parties
- What do the positions of the parties in the Pyramid Method primarily reflect? (a) Their public image, (b) Their interests and needs, (c) Their personal fears, (d) Their commitment to resolving the conflict
Answer: b) Their interests and needs
- Which conflict analysis method uses a graphic tool to map the layers of needs, interests, and positions? (a) The Onion Doughnut Method, (b) The Conflict Tree Method, (c) The Pyramid Method, (d) The ABC Triangle
Answer: a) The Onion Doughnut Method
- The ABC Triangle method analyzes which of the following elements in conflict? (a) Attitudes, behavior, and context, (b) Positions, manifestoes, and interests, (c) Strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, (d) Needs, fears, and social identity
Answer: a) Attitudes, behavior, and context
- According to the text, the primary aim of conflict analysis is to: (a) Identify the conflict’s visible outcomes, (b) Provide technical inputs for conflict resolution, (c) Determine the power dynamics between parties, (d) Formulate conflict escalation strategies
Answer: b) Provide technical inputs for conflict resolution
- What is the role of human needs in conflict situations, as mentioned in the text? (a) They are often the visible issues in conflict, (b) They are a significant root cause of conflict escalation, (c) They are easily identified by the conflicting parties, (d) They are irrelevant to the conflict resolution process
Answer: b) They are a significant root cause of conflict escalation
- Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method of conflict resolution in the text? (a) The Onion Doughnut Method, (b) The ABC Triangle Method, (c) The Conflict Tree Method, (d) The Negotiation Grid
Answer: d) The Negotiation Grid