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Conflict and Survival in Triads

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  • E. Alan Hartman

    (Department of Psychology University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)

  • James L. Phillips

    (Computer Institute for Social Science Research Michigan State University)

  • Steven G. Cole

    (Department of Psychology Texas Christian University)

Abstract

A study of conflictive behavior in a three-person laboratory game provided support for five hypotheses or principles of survival in multipolar power systems: (1) the probability of survival is maximized by having as much or more power than the combination of all potential enemies; (2) if such hegemony is not possible, the probability of survival increases and conflict decreases following a transition from a multipolar to a bipolar power system; (3) disparity of power tends to increase conflict and reduce survival probabilities; (4) if power hegemony does not exist, survival is inversely related to power; and (5) aggressive (as opposed to pacific) behavior is positively related to survival. In addition, the conflict process was found to be a function of both structural and motivational factors.

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  • E. Alan Hartman & James L. Phillips & Steven G. Cole, 1976. "Conflict and Survival in Triads," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 20(4), pages 589-608, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jocore:v:20:y:1976:i:4:p:589-608
    DOI: 10.1177/002200277602000402
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    1. Lawrence H. Nitz & James L. Phillips, 1969. "The effects of divisibility of payoff on confederative behavior," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 13(3), pages 381-387, September.
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