Differentiate between the characteristics of conflict in individualistic cultures and collectivist cultures. How does conflict behavior vary across these types?

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Answer ALL Eight short answer questions, your responses to each question
should be no more than two paragraphs. The goal is to be clear and succinct! APA format and In-text citations!
References in APA format!
Questions:
1.Gottman described the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” as it relates to destructive
conflict. Briefly define each of the four horsemen and the solution to each.[Chp 1]
2.What role does attribution play in understanding conflict? Describe the impact of
attributions on conflict resolution.[Chp 2]
3.Differentiate between the characteristics of conflict in individualistic cultures and
collectivist cultures. How does conflict behavior vary across these types?[Chp 2]
4.The acronym “TRIP” serves as a cue to remember issues related to differing conflict goals. Describe each of the four TRIP goals and provide a brief example of each.[Chp 3]
5.Define the five conflict styles as described by Rahim. Then, choose one conflict style and
provide an example of one “pro” and one “con” to employing that conflict style.[Chp 5]
6.The balance of power in relationships creates predictable effects. Please provide an
example of (1) how high power individuals can leverage their power currencies in a
constructive way with lower power individuals, and (2) what strategies low power
individuals can employ to balance power with higher power counterparts.[Chp 4]
7.Describe the “circumplex model of affect,” which includes two dimensions -pleasant/unpleasant and activation/deactivation. How can this model help you understand and express your emotions more effectively? [Chp 6]
8.What is the use of the XYZ formula? Describe its three parts, and write an example for each. [Chp 6]