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Coms 480 coms & conflict
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08/31/2007

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Conflict and the 5 components
Definition
An expressed struggle between two interdependent parties, who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources and interference from others in achieving their goals
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conflict is present when there is
1 Expressed struggle
Definition
verbal non-verbal communication
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conflict is present when there is
2 Interdependence: two parties to the conflict rely on each other, need a degree of interest in each other
Other persons choices effect your life
Definition
A) levels of interdependence rise and fall

B) we have varying degrees of interdependence with various people in our lives

C) perceptions of desire and mutuality influednes conflict choices
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conflict is present when there is
3 Perception of incompatible goals: goals are wants and desires
Definition
incompatible goals
1 wanting the same things at the same time
2 wanting different things at the same time
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conflict is present when there is
4 Perceived scarcity of resources
Definition
Land time oil power money affection self esteem
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Resources
Definition
material relational and social means or supplies that we perceive as valuable
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Two most valuable resources
Definition
1 Power
2 Self esteem
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scarcity of resources can be....
Definition
Both actual and perceived. If perceived other persons mind set may need to be changed
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5 Interference
Definition
we perceive other persons in conflict are blocking desired goals. we perceive others as intentional getting in our way
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Destructive conflict
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is an emotional laded exchange with strong feelings usually anger and fear and attempts to damage the other person. Hurt/attack
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4 Horsemen of the apocalypse
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1 critical start up
2 defensiveness
3 stone walling
4 contempt
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Critical start-up
Definition
sets tone of conflict begin with harsh words, judgemental comments, and blaming

instead use constructive criticism, describe problem in neutral way
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Critical start-up
Definition
sets tone of conflict begin with harsh words, judgemental comments, and blaming

instead use constructive criticism, describe problem in neutral way
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Defensiveness
Definition
communication in ways that protect you from other party

create supportive language
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Stone walling
Definition
withdrawing from interaction physically present but conceals thoughts and feelings
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Contempt
Definition
putting yourself on a higher level that the other person.
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Destructive Behavior
1 Inflexibility/Rigidity
Definition
Person is unwilling to addaptto changing situations 1 dimensional. This is the way we have always done so this is how we will do it.
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Destructive Behavior
2 Competitive System of Dominance and Subordination
Definition
Two groups, 1 the people in control try to suppress conflict by minimizing it or denying it and making things look more harmonious than they are. 2 the Subordinates
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Destructive Behavior
2 Competitive System of Dominance and Subordination
Definition
Two groups, 1 the people in control try to suppress conflict by minimizing it or denying it and making things look more harmonious than they are. 2 the Subordinates
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Destructive behavior
3 Esculatory spiral
Definition
Shift from exchanging useful information to trying to damage the other. Conflict topic is lost, you just attack
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Destructive behavior
4 Avoidance spiral
Definition
Two parties both avoid the issue
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Destructive behavior
5 Attack/withdraw Pursue/flee
Definition
1 person keeps trying to raise the issue and the other trys to avoid it
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Destructive Behavior
6 Reciprocity of negative emotion
Definition
The negativity one displays the more negativity the other will display
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Destructive behavior
7 Retaliation
Definition
getting even
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asumptions about conflict
harmoney is normal & conflict is abnormal
Definition
can supress conflict when you have conflict somthing must be wrong
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assumptions about conflict
conflicts and disagreements are the same
Definition
disagreement is a misunderstanding that can be resolved with communication

conflict is more serious can not always be resolved
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assumptions about conflict
conflict is the result of personal pathology
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pathology is a disease or abnormality, something is wrong with that person
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assumptions about conflict
never esculate a conflict
Definition
spendning more time shows importance of issue
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assumptions about conflict
conflict management is polite and orderly
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conflict is unorderly, interruptions and challenging
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assumptions about conflict
anger is predominant emotion durring conflict
Definition
jelousy rage hatred. unproductive
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assumptions about conflict
there is only 1 right way to solve a conflict
Definition
conflicts have winners and loosers. sometimes mediation is needed having conflict resolved by higher authority
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6 functional assumptions about conflict
Definition
1 people are responsible for their own feelings responses and actions.
2 both confrontation and avoidance are legitimate options
3 communication will not make things better
4 during conflict we respond to another in terms of perception
5 contest gives meaning and creates expectations
6 not all conflicts are resolvable
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functional assumptions about conflict
1 people are responsible for their own feelings
Definition
we to consider how I am contributing to the conflict instead of blaming
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functional assumptions about conflict
2 both confrontation and avoidance are legitimate options
Definition
depends on the situation avoidance is acceptable if you are unable to change their views and the issue is insignificant
we choose our battles wisely
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functional assumption about conflict
3 communicatoin will not make things better
Definition
it might show how much distance actualy exist between you and the other party, can further damage relationships
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functional assumptions about conflict
4 during conflict we respond to another in terms of perception
Definition
behaviors and communications based on what we think and what we think and what we know. people have different views of the situation.
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functional assumptions about conflict
5 context gives meaning and creates expectations for peoples behavior
Definition
public vs private context matters
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functional assumptions about conflict
6 not all conflicts are resolvable
Definition
resolution participants come to an agreement and put issue behind them.not always possible sometimes need to agree to disagree
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metaphors and conflict
Definition
1 metaphors shape the reality of the conflict
2 metaphors influence how you participate in the conflict
3 determines who does and doesn't have power
4 sets user as active or passive
5 influences types of strategies that can and cannot be used during.
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win loose metaphors
Definition
suggest that the outcome is predetermined with little possibility for production conflict management
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win loose metaphors
Definition
suggest that the outcome is predetermined with little possibility for production conflict management
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Neutral or objective metaphors
Definition
conflict is neither negative nor positive but embodies possibilities for either depending on how skillfully the conflict is enacted
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Transformative Metaphors
Definition
may use our imagination to move out of the negative perspective of conflict into understanding conflict as an oportunity to change the way interactions proceed
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Conflict is War Like
Definition
Conflict is attacking with words resolitions are reduced to offense and defense others are scene as the enemy
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Conflict is explosive
Definition
Trigger issues that enrage
Exposions limit creativity in a conflict
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Conflict is explosive
Definition
Trigger issues that enrage
Explosions limit creativity in a conflict
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Conflict is a trial
Definition
being judged opinions feelings as evidence
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Conflict is a trial
Definition
being judged opinions feelings as evidence
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conflict is a struggle
Definition
process takes a lot of physical and emotional stamina and may turn out to be fruitless
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conflict is a struggle
Definition
process takes a lot of physical and emotional stamina and may turn out to be fruitless
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conflict is nature
Definition
conflict is expressed through a negative natural disaster
those involved feel powerless, don't responsibility for their actions, feel that the other participant has all the choices, believe that no one involved has any choices
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Conflict is an animal behavior
Definition
we act like animals in conflict. Stalking, feeding frenzy
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conflict is a mess
Definition
messes are hard to clean because they spill over into other areas. Messy conflicts have personal emotional attachments
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conflict is a mess
Definition
messes are hard to clean because they spill over into other areas. Messy conflicts have personal emotional attachments
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Conflict is a communicatoin break down.
Definition
one way communication people talk to brick walls
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Conflict is a wound
Definition
conflict is painfull. being raked over the coals gouged...
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Neutral metaphorConflict
Conflict is a game
Definition
the process of playing the game is neutral. Rules to winning and loosing
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Neutral metaphore Conflict
Conflict is a heroic venture
Definition
Slightly scared people appoint a leader who is larger than them and bound to protect them
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Neutral metaphor conflict
Conflict is a balancing act
Definition
a carefull balance working toward balance is a good thing
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Transformative metaphor conflict
Conflict is a barganing table
Definition
Diplomacy, labor negotiations, parlementary power. Defineing relationships
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Transformative metaphor Conflict
Conflict is a Tide
Definition
Tides eb and flow based on parameters its predictable
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Transformative metaphor Conflict
Conflict is a Tide
Definition
Tides eb and flow based on parameters its predictable
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Transformative Metaphor conflict
Conflict is a dance
Definition
all partners must learn the steps when to slow down when to speed up maintain relationships with there partners
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Transformative Metaphor conflict
Conflict is a dance
Definition
all partners must learn the steps when to slow down when to speed up maintain relationships with there partners
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Transformative Metaphor Conflict
Conflict is a garden
Definition
Conflict can be cultivated future growth pest control weeds
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Transformative Metaphor Conflict
Conflict is a garden
Definition
Conflict can be cultivated future growth pest control weeds
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Transformative metaphors conflict
Conflict Resolution as Quilt making
Definition
Conflict is resolved through making a quilt by patcning things together working together to make something beautiful
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Transformative Metaphors
Conflict as a musical improvasation
Definition
Conflict can releft artisty. Picking up on the lead of the soloist and shareing the rythem
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Mixing the Metaphors
Definition
Perceptions of conflict metaphors vary People involved may have a different metaphor for the conflict. how the individual experiences it.
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Lens modle of conflict
Definition
Two of more parties are ivolved. each conflict has a view of oneself, the other person and the relationship. Multiple views of the conflict. Behavior is open to interpretation.
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Topic Goals
what each person wants
Definition
1 Wanting different things
2 wanting the same thing
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Relational Goals
Definition
1 How each party wants to be treated by the other
2 The amount of interdependence the desire
3 The amount of influence they have on each other
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Identity Goals
Definition
Image Identity one wants to have in a given interaction.
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Identity Goals
Definition
Image Identity one wants to have in a given interaction.
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Face work
Definition
the actions one uses to make their communication and behaviors consistent with the images one wants to maintain
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Face Saving Goals
Definition
when image is attacked the actions one takes to restore face
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Process goals
Definition
Focus on the communications process used to conduct a conflict how will the conflict be conducted
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Types of Goals T.R.I.P.
Definition
People in conflict pursue four types of goals
1 Topic or content
2 Relational
3 Identity or faceworks
4 Process
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Saving Face Communication
Definition
1 Claim unjust intimidation
2 Refuse to step back from a posistion
3 Suppress conflict issues
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6 features of conflict goals
Definition
1 Not all goals emerge in disputes
2 interest and goals overlap each other
3 Identity and relational issues are the drivers of the disputes the underlie topic and process issues
4 In a serious dispute topic only solutions are rarely satisfying to conflict parties
5 Conflict parties often specialize in one kind of goal
6 Goals may emerge in a different form
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Goals and interaction
Prospective Goals.
Definition
Goals emerge before conflict. Helps to clarify ones expected results. Used to guide conflict interaction
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Goals and interaction
Transactive Goals
Definition
goals developed during the conflict leads you to change goals. Goals can change from productive to destructive.
Term
Goals and interaction
Transactive Goals
Definition
goals developed during the conflict leads you to change goals. Goals can change from productive to destructive.
Term
Goals and interaction
Retrospective goals
Definition
After conflict is resolved goals continue to change. Retrospective serve explanatory and predictive functions
Term
Goals and interaction
Retrospective goals
Definition
After conflict is resolved goals continue to change. Retrospective serve explanatory and predictive functions
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