Conflict Basics
What is a conflict?
A. A fun game
B. A disagreement or problem between people
C. A type of food
D. A test at school
B. A disagreement or problem between people
What does a healthy compromise usually involve?
A. Each person sacrificing something important
B. A third party choosing the outcome
C. Each person giving up a little to find a middle ground
D. One person giving in to avoid further conflict
C. Each person giving up a little to find a middle ground
Two group members strongly disagree on how to finish a class project. What’s the best first step?
A. Vote and go with the majority
B. Take turns speaking and try to understand each other’s perspective
C. Do the project two different ways
D. Ask the teacher to decide for them immediately
B. Take turns speaking and try to understand each other’s perspective
True or False: Conflict resolution is about making the other person agree with you.
False
What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and Dinner
Which scenario best illustrates an interpersonal conflict?
A. Deciding what time to wake up for school
B. Forgetting your lunch at home
C. Two friends arguing over who should lead a group project
D. Struggling with time management
C. Two friends arguing over who should lead a group project
Which of the following is the most effective way to calm down during a conflict?
A. Respond quickly so you don’t forget your point
B. Take a break to cool off and reflect before continuing
C. Raise your voice to be heard
D. Walk away and never return to the conversation
B. Take a break to cool off and reflect before continuing
A classmate posts something rude about you online. What’s the most constructive response?
A. Reply with an even harsher comment
B. Screenshot it and post about them
C. Reach out privately to talk or involve a trusted adult
D. Pretend it didn’t happen and hope it goes away
C. Reach out privately to talk or involve a trusted adult
True or False: Using “I” statements can help reduce defensiveness in a conversation.
True
What begins with T, ends with T and has T in it?
A teapot
What emotion might be behind a conflict where someone constantly criticizes others?
A.Joy
B. Happiness
C. Jealousy
D. Excitement
C. Jealousy
What does “active listening” look like in a conflict situation?
A. Interrupting when you disagree
B. Nodding silently while planning your comeback
C. Making eye contact, asking clarifying questions, and restating what was said
D. Letting the other person talk without ever responding
C. Making eye contact, asking clarifying questions, and restating what was said
Your best friend keeps canceling plans last minute. What’s the best way to bring it up?
A. “You clearly don’t care about this friendship.”
B. “I feel hurt when plans are changed without notice. Can we talk about it?”
C. “Whatever, I’ll stop inviting you.”
D. “You always do this. I’m done.”
B. “I feel hurt when plans are changed without notice. Can we talk about it?”
True or False: Walking away from a conflict is always a sign of weakness.
A. True
B. False
False
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?
A breath
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of conflict between people?
A) Miscommunication
B) Different expectations
C) Respect and understanding
D) Limited resources
C) Respect and understanding
What two DBT acronyms are most important for conflict resolution?
RAVEN and THINK
You hear your name mentioned in a conversation, and you think someone is talking about you. What should you do?
A. Confront them angrily
B. Jump to conclusions and stop talking to them
C. Ask calmly, “Hey, were you talking about me? Is something going on?”
D. Start a rumor about them too
C. Ask calmly, “Hey, were you talking about me? Is something going on?”
True or False: Compromise means both people give up everything they want.
A. True
B. False
B- False
Which question can you never answer "yes" to?
"Are you asleep?"
What scenario illustrates and Intrapersonal conflict?
A. Deciding what time to wake up for program
B. Two friends arguing over who should lead a group project
C. Two teams arguing over who gets to go first
D. Arguing with your roommate about the volume on their radio
A. Deciding what time to wake up for program
What do the letters of the RAVEN acronym in DBT stand for?
Relax
Avoid negative habits
Validate
Examine your values
Neutral voice
Give an example of a time when you resolved a conflict and what strategies you used
Open answer
True or False: Conflict is inevitable
True
How many animals did Moses take on the ark?
None, Noah took them