Chapter . Self-Quiz: How Do You Approach Conflict?

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Self-Quiz

How Do You Approach Conflict?

Read through the statements and determine which statements with which you agree.

During conflicts, I typically . . .

Question

Avoidance
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keep my feelings about the disagreement to myself.

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avoid open discussion of the dispute.

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stay away from the topic of disagreement.

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avoid any type of unpleasant exchange.

Accommodation
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accommodate the other person’s wishes.

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give in to the other person’s desires.

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go along with the other person’s suggestions.

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pretend to agree just to satisfy the other person’s expectations.

Competition
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try to convince the other person that I’m right.

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take control so that the decision goes in my favor.

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pursue my side of the issue.

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use my power to win.

Reactivity
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explode violently with anger.

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say things that I know will hurt the other person.

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scream or yell loudly and throw things.

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accuse the other person of wrongdoing.

Collaboration
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investigate the issue of dispute to find a solution acceptable to both parties.

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try to work with the other person to find solutions that satisfy both our expectations.

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exchange information with the other person so we can solve the problem together.

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bring all of our concerns out in the open so the issue can be resolved.

Note: Adapted from Rahim and Mager (1995); Zacchilli, Hendrick, & Hendrick (2009).

Results

Self-Quiz

How Do You Approach Conflict?

Your Avoidance score: out of 4

Your Accommodation score: out of 4

Your Competition score: out of 4

Your Reactivity score: out of 4

Your Collaboration score: out of 4