Test on Conflict Analysis: Theories and Dynamics

Question 1: In Protracted Social Conflicts, basic human needs such as security and recognition are considered negotiable interests, allowing for traditional dispute resolution.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Protracted Social Conflicts revolve around basic human needs that are non-negotiable and ontological, rather than negotiable interests. Peace requires structural change, not traditional dispute resolution over interests.

Question 2: Most contemporary scholars in conflict analysis support the idea of a single, unified theory that effectively explains all conflicts.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Most contemporary scholars reject one-size-fits-all theories' because a single explanatory model risks oversimplification as conflicts differ over time, space, and actors.

Question 3: According to the study materials, what is the primary source of conflict as understood by relational theories?

A. Conflicts rooted in inherent human nature and psychological aggression.

B. Conflict emerges from interactions between actors.

C. Conflicts shaped by underlying political, economic, and social structures.

D. Prolonged and violent struggles over basic human needs and identity.

Explanation: The study materials define relational theories by stating that 'conflict emerges from interactions btw actors'. The other options describe internal theories, contextual/structural theories, or protracted social conflicts as described by Azar.

Question 4: According to the study materials, what is the primary focus of internal theories regarding the root causes of conflict?

A. Conflicts emerge from interactions between different actors.

B. Conflicts are shaped predominantly by political, economic, and social structures.

C. Conflicts are rooted in human nature, psychological factors, and aggression.

D. Conflicts are primarily driven by issues of communal identity and basic human needs.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Internal theories: conflicts rooted in human nature, psychological, aggresion'. This directly corresponds to the idea that conflicts originate from inherent human traits or mental states.

Question 5: Exclusionary and antagonistic histories reinforce group identities, and demonizing propaganda justifies discriminatory policies, violence, and atrocities.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Exclusionary and antagonistic histories reinforce group identities. Demonizing propaganda and dehumanization justify discriminatory policies, violence, and atrocities.