Exam 1: The Nature of Conflict

Suki and Laura are best friends. Laura feels betrayed because Suki is so caught up in her new relationship with her boyfriend that she doesn't appear to have time for Laura. In this instance, the conflict is fueled by

Which of the following is a potential benefit of conflict for interpersonal relationships?

Describe a time when you experienced a conflict that was in some way beneficial. Which of the benefits discussed in the text did you experience? If it was beneficial in some other way, describe how.

According to the text, when it comes to managing conflict, most people:

Discuss three ways in which negative parental conflict affects children in their family of origin.

The text says anger is the predominant emotion in all conflicts.

Once a person becomes truly skilled at managing conflict, s/he will not have to deal with it-conflict IS avoidable.

Provide an overview of the nature of spirals that occur in ongoing conflicts. Next, discuss how a spiral can be altered. Be sure to use a specific example to make your point.