Sociology > STUDY GUIDE > COM 312 Test 1 Study Guide: Questions & Answers: Latest Updated (All)
Conflict (Ans- An expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties, who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals. Key Ele... ments of Conflict (Ans- 1. Family 2. Non-Platonic Relationships 3. Platonic Relationships 4. The Workplace What role does conflict play in relationships? (Ans - The way couples handle conflict is a great indicator as to how successful their relationship will be. Conflict is natural and plays a huge role in relationships. How does familial conflict impact children? (Ans- Conflict, like in relationships, is just as common in families. As a child grows up, they see how their older family members deal with conflict, and mirror it. If a child grows up with parents who avoid conflict, so will the child. If a child grows up with parents who are dominant, the child will most likely mimic that. Destructive Conflict (Ans- Destructive conflict is the kind of conflict that results in danger, or having negative results. Four Horseman of Destructive Conflict (Ans- 1. Criticizing 2. Defensiveness 3. Stonewalling 4. Contempt Escalatory Spiral (Ans- Emotion laden and careless exchanges become worse and worse on both sides of the relationship. De-escalatory Spiral (Ans- Both parties retrieve from each other. Avoidance Spiral (Ans- Active attempts by both parties to lessen dependence on each other. TRIP Goals (Ans- The types of goals seen in conflicts. T-opic R-elationship I-dentity P-rocess TOPIC goal (Ans- -The topic goal is the goal each party wants. -Concerns: Scarce resources, not enough of what people want is available, causing conflict. RELATIONSHIP goal (Ans- -What the parties in conflict are in relation to each other. [Show More]
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