What does the arrow symbolize?
The arrow is a graphical depiction of three key points in the theory. First, it shows where the individual is “at” when things are going well, second, where that same individual “goes” when he or she experiences conflict or opposition, and finally the magnitude of the change in that person when they go from their well state to their conflict state. The starting point of the arrow, the dot, shows what that person’s MVS is when things are going well. The head of the arrow shows that person’s conflict sequence. The length of the arrow shows the difference between that person’s going-well state (MVS) and Stage 1 conflict. The longer the arrow, the more noticeable will be that person’s change when a conflict occurs.
