Exam 4: Power: the Structure of Conflict

When Ken's parents died,his sister was named as the executor of their estate.She gave all of the "good" furniture to her kids and left only one old dresser for Ken's kids.He was furious with her,especially in this time of grief.Even though Ken felt "low power," he decided to maintain his relationship with his sister and encouraged his kids not to bring up the issues with their cousins.Ken's decision is an example of which of the following moves Lerner suggests that people in low-power positions adopt:

Which of the following is NOT likely to balance the power in a conflict?

According to your text,sometimes it is more appropriate to settle disputes on the basis of "rights," rather than power or interests.

Which of the following is NOT an example of denying the use of power?

Imagine you are looking for a new job.You know that your friend,Alicia,knows the Vice-president of a company where you would like to work.Your text would describe Alicia's influence on you as

Differentiate between distributive and integrative power.