Addressing Conflict and Promoting Change in Society Quiz

Test your knowledge on addressing conflict constructively, promoting social change, and key concepts in conflict resolution. Explore questions on conflict resolution approaches, social change theories, and more.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a constructive way to address conflict?

Active listening
Seeking compromise
Avoidance and denial
Mediation
#2

What is a primary goal of conflict resolution?

To escalate conflicts
To maintain the status quo
To create win-win solutions
To assert dominance
#3

What is the term for a sudden, widespread occurrence of a particular undesirable phenomenon in society?

Epidemic
Revolution
Pandemic
Crisis
#4

In conflict resolution, what does the acronym BATNA stand for?

Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement
Balanced Approach to Neutralize Aggression
Beneficial Actions Towards New Agreements
Broadening Alliances for Total Negotiation Achievement
#5

What is the term for a conflict resolution approach where a neutral third party assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement?

Mediation
Arbitration
Litigation
Negotiation
#6

Which conflict resolution approach involves one party satisfying its own interests, often at the expense of the other party?

Avoidance
Compromising
Competing
Collaborating
#7

Which approach to addressing conflict emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving?

Competing
Avoiding
Compromising
Collaborating
#8

What is one potential outcome of effectively addressing conflict in society?

Increased social cohesion
Heightened polarization
Decreased empathy
Increased violence
#9

Which approach to conflict resolution emphasizes understanding and addressing the underlying causes of conflict?

Mediation
Collaboration
Arbitration
Problem-solving
#10

Who wrote the book 'The Power of Nonviolent Action' and is known for his work on civil resistance?

Cesar Chavez
Gene Sharp
Desmond Tutu
Dorothy Day
#11

Which social change strategy involves intentionally breaking laws to draw attention to an issue and prompt change?

Civil disobedience
Nonviolent resistance
Legal advocacy
Lobbying
#12

Who is credited with developing the concept of 'social capital' and its impact on community well-being?

Pierre Bourdieu
Robert Putnam
Emile Durkheim
Max Weber
#13

Which strategy involves transforming the underlying issues causing conflict?

Accommodating
Smoothing
Conflict transformation
Competing
#14

Which sociological perspective suggests that society is composed of different groups with competing interests, leading to social change?

Structural-functionalism
Symbolic interactionism
Conflict theory
Feminist theory
#15

What is a common challenge in implementing social change initiatives?

Lack of public awareness
Overwhelming support
Rapid implementation
Consistent funding
#16

According to the diffusion of innovations theory, what are the early adopters of a new idea or technology called?

Innovators
Laggards
Early Majority
Late Majority
#17

Which factor is often a barrier to effective conflict resolution?

Active listening
Cultural competence
Lack of empathy
Collaborative mindset
#18

Which social change theory focuses on the role of social movements and collective action in creating change?

Functionalism
Conflict theory
Resource mobilization theory
Symbolic interactionism

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