PSF4106 Week 8 Assignment - Crisis and conflict

PSF4106 Week 8 Assignment

Crisis and conflict

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? [Chp 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. [Chp 9]

3. Briefly explain the role of power dynamics and power currencies in the success of negotiation. [Chp 9]

4. Define and provide an example of each of the layers that make up communication according to your readings in Chapter 10. [Chp 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. [Chp 10]

6. Compare and contrast forgiveness and reconciliation. Provide an illustrative example to describe the difference. [Chp 10]

7. What are the two barriers to forgiveness? Provide an example of each barrier. [Chp 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]