Conflict Defined
What is Interpersonal conflict?
an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent people who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, or interference in the achievement of their goals
“Conflict can only be avoided when one person is right.”
No.. This NOT true
What is Pseudoconflict?
Conflict triggered by a lack of understanding and miscommunication
Interpersonal power is “power based on a person’s knowledge and experience”
False
What is Interdependent?
dependent on each other; one person’s actions affect the other person
“Conflict always occurs because of misunderstandings.”
Yes this is a myth. Explain for 200 points.
Expert power is “power based on a person’s knowledge and experience”
True
What is Conflict trigger?
a common perceived cause of interpersonal conflict
“Conflict can sometimes be avoided when both parties have come to an understanding.”
No.. This is not a myth
What is Simple conflict?
Conflict that stems from different ideas, definitions, perceptions, or goals
Referent power is “power that comes from our attraction to another person, or the charisma a person possesses”
True
What is Dialectical tension?
tension arising from a person’s need for two things at the same thing
Conflict can always be resolved
This is a myth. Explain for an additional 200 points.
Define Legitimate power
Power that is based on respect for a person’s position
what is Constructive conflict?
conflict that helps build new insights and establishes new patterns in a relationship
“Conflict is always a sign of a poor interpersonal relationship”
Yes, This is a myth.. Explain why for an additional 200 points
What is Ego Conflict?
Conflict in which the original issue is ignored as partners attack each other’s self esteem
Define Coercive Power
power based on the use of sanctions or punishments to influence others