Conflict Resolution
True or False: In every conflict, there is a winner and a loser.
False.
Name a person in history who worked to stop discrimination non-violently.
- Martin Luther King
- Rosa Parks
- Jackie Robinson
- Susan B. Anthony
Who is responsible for preventing bullying at school?
Everyone.
True or False: No one can MAKE you made.
True. (extra 5 points if you explain why)
Name 5 feeling words.
- Sad
- Mad
- Happy
- Excited
- Angry
True or False: It is possible to de-escalate a conflict after the other person has called you names.
True.
Define Prejudice.
- An unfair attitude
- Pre-judging a person without really knowing him/her.
True or False: Bullying is a normal part of growing up.
False.
Name 2 physical signs of your body's anger response.
- Fast heartbeat.
- Hot skin.
- Clenched fists.
- Shaking hands.
Which communication style works best in most cases?
Assertive. (5 extra points if you can name the other 2 styles)
What is a compromise?
When both people win a little and lose a little.
Name 2 types of prejudice.
Age, Gender, Racial/Ethnic, Class, Physical, Religious. (5 extra points if you can give an example)
Name one good thing a target can do about bullying.
- Speak up/Tell the bully to stop
- Be assertive
- Report the bullying
Name 2 good ways to reduce angry feelings.
- Relax yourself.
- Distract yourself.
- Talk to yourself.
Name 2 characteristics of a passive communication style.
- Little to no eye contact.
- Nervous
- Apologetic
- Doesn't stand up to self
What are the ABC's of solving conflicts?
- Attack the problem, not the person.
- Brainstorm together.
- Consider the consequences and choose win-win.
What is Stereotype?
A fixed idea about a whole group of people. (5 extra points if you can give an example)
Name 2 good things a witness can do about bullying.
- Support the target.
- Report the bullying.
- Provide safety in numbers.
- etc.
Name one thing you could say to yourself to reduce your angry feelings.
- "Calm down"
- "I can handle this"
- "I won't give them the satisfaction"
Give an example of an I-Message.
I feel ____ when you ___. I want ____.
Name 3 things you can do to de-escalate a conflict.
- Use words like "let's", "we", "our", and "together".
- Call the other person by name.
- Use a calm voice.
- Relax your body.
- Ask to hear the other point of view.
If someone makes a prejudice remark, what can you do without making it worse?
- Speak up
- Change the subject
- Walk away
Define Bullying.
Repeatedly hurting, threatening, teasing, or frightening someone else in order to feel powerful.
Name 2 good things to do OR say when you feel angry.
- Use an I-Message.
- Use humor.
- Walk away.
Name 3 characteristics of an aggressive communication style.
- Loud or/and rude
- In your face
- Name-calling or/and threatening
- Blaming