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Conflict and Perception. Jason Malay Socorro Fernandez Amanda Brown Ryan Zimmerman. Introduction to the Current Issue. Conflict as defined by Bell and Song (2008) Normal part of our lives Perception as defined by Galotti (200?) Why we chose this cognitive process.
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Conflict and Perception Jason Malay Socorro Fernandez Amanda Brown Ryan Zimmerman
Introduction to the Current Issue • Conflict as defined by Bell and Song (2008) • Normal part of our lives • Perception as defined by Galotti (200?) • Why we chose this cognitive process
Connections to Basic Research • Perception influences if conflict is entered • Perception influences how conflict is managed • Perceptions influences conflict resolution • Perceptual set and conflict
Perception and entering conflict • Kennedy and Pronin (2008) • Perceptions of a bias are a significant factor in conflict • Chambers, Baron, and Inman (2006) • Perceptions of other groups influence conflict
Perception and conflict management • Ayoko, Callan, and Hartel (2008) • Perceiving conflict triggers influences how the conflict is managed • Smith, Heaven, and Ciarrochi (2007) • Ability to perceive emotions influences communication patterns
Perception and Conflict Resolution • Rizkalla, Wertheim, and Hodgson (2008) • Ability to perceive another’s point of view influences conflict resolution • Jordan and Troth (2002) • Levels of perception influence resolution styles
Future Directions • Conflict needs expanded upon within the realm of cognitive psychology • Work place implications • Education of perception and its influences on conflict