Which of the following statements does not reflect a narrative understanding of conflict?

Which of the following statements does not reflect a narrative understanding of conflict?

Conflict stories provide those in conflict with the justification $($or frame$)$ for why the use of violence against the other is acceptable.

Stories about conflict vary from individual to individual and therefore, should be viewed with skepticism when trying to understand the root causes of the conflict situation.

The stories we tell about conflict become increasingly simplified over time.

Conflicts are rooted in the stories we tell and that are re$-$told about the conflict.