Chapter 8 – Groups Part 3: Oct. 25, 2010
Conflict in Groups Groups w/mixed motives can create social dilemmas If everyone chooses self-interest worst outcome Studied in lab using conflict games - Prisoner’s Dilemma as example (see Fig 8.9) How does it work? Results?
Resource Dilemmas as example Commons example – How does it work? Results? Both are considered ‘non-zero sum games’
Groups vs. individuals: Value orientation: Solutions: Groups vs. individuals: Value orientation: Avoid perceptual errors: Ingroup/outgroup Dehumanization
Conflict Management Strategies Options involve use of a 3rd party and extent of their power Bargaining – Mediation – How do they differ? Distinguish betw win-win and win-lose orientations:
Arbitration as alternative Differs from mediation – how? How do 2 parties behave when arbitration is upcoming? Differences betw conventional and final-offer arbitration: Effects of arbitration on long-term outcomes?