Conflict Style
Two students want to work on different topics for a group project. After talking it through, they combine both ideas into one project that satisfies both of them.
Collaborating
A student is annoyed that their lab partner never cleans up, but decides not to say anything because they don’t want to start an argument.
Avoiding
A sports team disagrees about practice intensity, some want more drills, others want shorter practices.
Intragroup
A student wants to join the basketball team but is afraid of failing tryouts and embarrassing themselves.
Intrapersonal
During a group activity, one student insists on doing things their way and ignores everyone else’s suggestions.
Competitive
Two students both want to use the same Chromebook. They agree that each will use it for half the class period.
Compromising
After the basketball game, the two teams meet each other outside the school. There is a verbal confrontation that leads to a physical fight between the two teams.
Intergroup
A band disagrees on which song to perform at a school event.
Intragroup
Two classmates want to sit in the same seat. One student gives up the seat even though they are upset, just to keep the peace.
Accomodating
A student notices their friend is upset with them but decides to wait and hope the problem goes away on its own.
Avoiding
Matthew receives a copy of tomorrow’s math exam from a friend. If he uses it to study that would be cheating. But he really needs a high mark on this exam.
Intrapersonal
A student and a teacher disagree about a late assignment and whether it should be accepted.
Interpersonal
In a debate, a student focuses on winning the argument rather than listening to the other side.
Competitive
Two teammates disagree on how to practice. They discuss both ideas and create a plan that improves their performance together.
Collaborating
Two classes compete for the highest fundraiser total.
Intergroup
A couple is breaking up. They were living together but are now arguing about who gets custody of their dog.
Interpersonal
A student lets their partner choose the movie for a class reward, even though they don’t like the choice.
Accomodating
Two students disagree on a presentation format. One wants slides, the other wants a poster. They agree to use slides with some poster elements.
Compromising
Two conflicts: A student feels stressed while their group argues about deadlines.
A student feels stressed (intrapersonal) while their group argues about deadlines (intragroup).
Two conflicts: Two friend groups argue after a misunderstanding at lunch. One student in one of the groups feels guilty for starting the rumor that caused the conflict.
Two friend groups argue after a misunderstanding at lunch (intergroup). One student in one of the groups feels guilty for starting the rumor that caused the conflict (intrapersonal).