Question

which phrase best describes peer conflict?
○ occurs between people of equal power and results in no serious harm
○ occurs between people of equal power and results in a serious threat of harm
○ occurs between people of unequal power and results in no serious harm
○ occurs between people of unequal power and results in a serious threat of harm

Explanation:

Peer conflict is defined as a conflict between individuals with equal power (like peers, such as classmates or coworkers) and typically does not result in serious harm (as serious harm - threatening conflicts with power imbalance are more like bullying or abuse). So we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Matches the definition of peer conflict (equal power, no serious harm).
• Option 2: Peer conflict doesn't involve serious threat of harm (that's more like aggressive or abusive situations, not peer conflict).
• Option 3: Peer conflict is between equal, not unequal, power.
• Option 4: Involves unequal power and serious harm threat, which is not peer conflict.

Answer:

A. occurs between people of equal power and results in no serious harm