Crisis and Conflict Assignment
Eight short answer questions. Your responses to each question
should be no more than two paragraphs. The goal is to be clear and succinct!
•Questions:
1. In what ways is principled negotiation different from other forms or perspectives of
negotiation? [Chapter 9]
2. Successful negotiation is dependent on four key presumptions. Using an illustrative
example, describe the four key presumptions needed for successful negotiation and
how two individuals in a hypothetical conflict would overcome gridlock by achieving the
four presumptions. [Chapter 9]
3. Briefly explain the role of power dynamics and power currencies in the success of
negotiation. [Chapter 9]
4. Define and provide an example of each of the layers that make up communication
according to your readings in Chapter 10. [Chapter 10]
5. In your reading, the authors describe forgiveness as a form of clemency in the
relationship. Briefly explain the dynamic of forgiveness from the perspective of the
harmed individual and the role of power in granting the perpetrator forgiveness. [Chapter
10]
6. Compare and contrast forgiveness and reconciliation. Provide an illustrative example to
describe the difference. [Chapter 10]
7. What are the two barriers to forgiveness? Provide an example of each barrier. [Chapter 10]
8. In your readings on borderline personality disorder, the authors discuss Dialectical
Behavior Therapy approaches to treatment, specifically development of Acceptance
Skills and Change Skills. Please example Acceptance and Change Skills and provide a
brief example of how those skills can be employed in a conflict more generally. [BPD
readings]
Crisis and Conflict Assignment
Eight short answer questions. Your responses to each question
should be no more than two paragraphs. The goal is to be clear and succinct!
•Questions:
1. In what ways is principled negotiation different from other forms or perspectives of
negotiation? [Chapter 9]
2. Successful negotiation is dependent on four key presumptions. Using an illustrative
example, describe the four key presumptions needed for successful negotiation and
how two individuals in a hypothetical conflict would overcome gridlock by achieving the
four presumptions. [Chapter 9]
3. Briefly explain the role of power dynamics and power currencies in the success of
negotiation. [Chapter 9]
4. Define and provide an example of each of the layers that make up communication
according to your readings in Chapter 10. [Chapter 10]
5. In your reading, the authors describe forgiveness as a form of clemency in the
relationship. Briefly explain the dynamic of forgiveness from the perspective of the
harmed individual and the role of power in granting the perpetrator forgiveness. [Chapter
10]
6. Compare and contrast forgiveness and reconciliation. Provide an illustrative example to
describe the difference. [Chapter 10]
7. What are the two barriers to forgiveness? Provide an example of each barrier. [Chapter 10]
8. In your readings on borderline personality disorder, the authors discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches to treatment, specifically development of Acceptance
Skills and Change Skills. Please example Acceptance and Change Skills and provide a
brief example of how those skills can be employed in a conflict more generally. [BPD
readings]. Use APA referencing style.