Conflict Spiral Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is Conflict Spiral Theory?
A
Given equal power, both parties will engage in coercive punitive action.
2
Q
What else can we call this theory?
A
Competitive Escalation Theory
3
Q
Given unequal power, what does both parties do?
A
They will avoid tactics.
4
Q
Why does the person with higher power feel that they don’t have to use tactics?
A
Because they expect the person with lower power to not retaliate.
5
Q
What does the person with lower power do?
A
The person with lower power will also not use tactics because they think that they don’t have enough power to fight the higher power.
