COM 312 Test 1 Study Guide
Conflict (Ans- An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties, who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals.
Key Elements of Conflict (Ans-
- Family
- Non-Platonic Relationships
- Platonic Relationships
- The Workplace
What role does conflict play in relationships?(Ans
- The way couples handle conflict is a great indicator as to how successful
their relationship will be. Conflict is natural and plays a huge role in relationships.
How does familial conflict impact children?(Ans- Conflict, like in relationships, is just as common in families. As a child grows up, they see how their older family members deal with conflict, and mirror it. If a child grows up with parents who avoid conflict, so will the child.If a child grows up with parents who are dominant, the child will most likely mimic that.
Destructive Conflict (Ans- Destructive conflict is the kind of conflict that results in danger, or having negative results.
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Four Horseman of Destructive Conflict (Ans-
- Criticizing
- Defensiveness
- Stonewalling
- Contempt
Escalatory Spiral (Ans- Emotion laden and careless exchanges become worse and worse on both sides of the relationship.
De-escalatory Spiral (Ans- Both parties retrieve from each other.
Avoidance Spiral (Ans- Active attempts by both parties to lessen dependence on each other.
TRIP Goals (Ans- The types of goals seen in conflicts.T-opic R-elationship I-dentity P-rocess
TOPIC goal (Ans- -The topic goal is the goal each party wants.
-Concerns: Scarce resources, not enough of what people want is available,
causing conflict.
RELATIONSHIP goal (Ans- -What the parties in conflict are in relation to each other.
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