IB Psychology SL 3.3.10 Improving Relationships Questions

Refer to the paper 2 assessment criteria when awarding marks.

The command term "discuss" requires candidates to offer a considered review of origins of conflict and/or conflict resolution.

Origins of conflict may include, but are not limited to:
- competition
- perceived injustice
- misperception.

Relevant factors related to conflict resolution may include, but are not limited to:
- styles of conflict resolution
- co-operation
- negotiation
- conflict management
- reference made to social cognition theory and Subido methodology.

Relevant theories/studies could include, but are not limited to:
- Realistic Group Conflict Theory (RGCT)
- in-group identity model
- dual concern model
- Deutsch's theory of co-operation and competition
- Sherif's (1966) field experiment on competition in groups
- Chambers and De Dreu's (2014) study on egocentrism and misunderstanding
- Sternberg and Dobson's (1987) study on resolution of interpersonal conflicts
- Sternberg and Soriano's (1984) study on styles of conflict resolution.

Discussion may include but is not limited to:
- the role of egocentrism
- the effectiveness of the conflict resolution style
- gender considerations
- cultural considerations.

Candidates may consider a small number of origins in order to demonstrate depth of knowledge, or may consider a larger number of origins in order to demonstrate breadth of knowledge. Both approaches are equally acceptable.