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The discussion questions should be written/answered in the essay form. Think of each question as a new paragraph in summary format. Please see the link below on how to write in summary format. The other part of the assignment, you can answer the questions on the form that goes with the question.

conflict management: PART ONE

PART A:
25pts

GOAL:

To provide the student with more information about the patterns of his or her defensive behaviors.

Objectives

To help students practice separating behaviors from the interpretations they give to them.

To help students practice being provisional about their interpretations of others’ behaviors.

Style of Presentation

· Group Activity for Face-Face Class

· Individual Activity for Online Class

· Individual Activity for Hybrid Class: Due at 3^rdFace-Face Meeting

How to submit this assignment?

This assignment must be submitted in a Summary format. The standard for these papers is college-level writing. If you respond to questions in a numerical order, such as 1. 2, your paper will be returned to you, ungraded.

Activity One

Think of a conflict that you have engaged in (or are currently in). Think about how you have behaved in (or are behaving) as you try to managed this conflict.

Discussion Questions

1. How difficult is it to separate your observation of your behavior from your interpretation of it?

2. Is it easier now than it was earlier in the class?

3. Why is it important to be tentative and provisional about your interpretations?

PART B:

Name the Feeling

Objectives

To encourage students to recognize the feelings they may experience in the listed circumstances.

To evaluate the effect on the message based on expressing the feeling or not expressing the feeling.

Discussion Questions

1. How difficult was it to come up with words to label the feelings you might experience in these situations?

2. What would be the impact of each message, if feelings weren’t expressed?

3. What barriers prevent clear expressions of feelings?

4. What suggestions do you have about how to overcome these barriers?

5. Are there any situations in which feelings shouldn’t be expressed? Explain.

6. What can we do to find out what others are feeling?

Conflict Management Part Two

ASSESSING YOUR CONFLICT STYLE

INSTRUCTIONS

Describetwo conflictsthat you have been in and that did not have a successful resolution for you. Identify your conflict style in each and then describe what you could have done differently in this conflict. 25pts each** 26

Conflict 1 Description:5pts

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Conflict Style: 3
pts:
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What you would have done differently?
5pts

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Conflict 2 Description:5pts

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Conflict Style:
3pt:
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What you would have done differently?
5pts

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Conflict Management Part Three

WIN–WIN PROBLEM SOLVING

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

· Identify the relational conflict styles, patterns of behavior, and conflict rituals that define a given relationship.

· Demonstrate how you could use the win-win approach in a given conflict.

· Assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of using the win-win approach.

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Follow the instructionsbelow as a guide to dealing with an interpersonal conflict facing you now or one that you have faced recently.

2. After completing the win-win steps, record your conclusions in the space provided

3. Worth25PTS

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Step 1: Identify your unmet needs (i.e., the situation, the person(s) involved, the history, etc.).1pt

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Step 2: Make a date. (Choose a time and place that will make it easiest for both parties to work constructively on the issue.)1pt

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Step 3: Describe your problem and needs (behavior, interpretation, feeling, consequence, intention). Avoid proposing specific means or solutions at this point.1pt

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Step 3A: Ask your partner to show that s/he understands you (paraphrase or perception-check).1pt

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Step 3B: Solicit your partner’s point of view/clear message (behavior, interpretation, feeling, consequence, intention).1pt

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Step 4: Clarify your partner’s point of view (paraphrase or perception-check as necessary).1pts

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Step 5: Negotiate a solution.1pt

a. Restate the needs of both parties (what both have in common).

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b. Work together to generateat least 5 possible solutionsthat might satisfy these needs. Don’t criticize any suggestions here!5pts

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c. Evaluate the solutions you just listed, considering the advantages and problems of each.1pt per solution under consideration, up to 5pts.If you think of any new solutions, record them above.

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d. Decide on the best solution, listing it here.1pt

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Step 6: Follow up the solution. Set a trial period, and then plan to meet with your partner and see if your agreement is satisfying both your needs. If not, return to step 3 and use this procedure to refine your solution.1 pt.

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CONCLUSIONS: 5 POINTS

Based on the above assessment, please answer the following questions in an essay format. No more than 1.5 pages.
Attach the Grading Rubric to your assignment.

1. In what ways is this procedure similar to or different from the way in which you usually deal with interpersonal conflicts?

2. Was the outcome of your problem-solving session different from what it might have been if you had communicated in your usual style? How?

In what ways can you use the no-lose methods in your interpersonal conflicts? With whom? On what issues? What kinds of behaviors will be especially important?

What concerns or hesitations do you have about using the win-win approach? Why?

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